TITLE 512 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Under IC 4-22-2-23, the Department of Education intends to adopt a rule concerning the following:

OVERVIEW: Amends 512 IAC 4-1-1 to add definitions for applicants, dual enrollment, and siblings. Amends 512 IAC 4-1-2 to add provisions regarding, and requirements for, eligible school applications. Amends 512 IAC 4-1-3 to add provisions regarding, and requirements for, eligible choice scholarship students. Adds 512 IAC 4-1-3.1 to add provisions regarding, and requirements for, choice scholarship eligibility. Adds 512 IAC 4-1-3.2 to add provisions regarding, and requirements for, eligible school tuition and fees. Adds 512 IAC 4-1-3.3 to add provisions regarding determining choice scholarship amounts. Amends 512 IAC 4-1-4 to make technical changes regarding the distribution of choice scholarships. Amends 512 IAC 4-1-5 to add provisions regarding prorated scholarships and reporting requirements for eligible schools. Adds 512 IAC 4-1-6 to add provisions regarding consequences for eligible schools in lowest performance categories and eligible schools that cannot be designated a performance category. Adds 512 IAC 4-1-7 to add provisions and requirements regarding suspending or terminating a school's eligibility under 512 IAC 4. Adds 512 IAC 4-1-8 to add requirements for maintaining records and documents. Statutory authority: IC 20-51-4-7.

For purposes of IC 4-22-2-28.1, the Small Business Regulatory Coordinator for this rule is:

Fatima Carson

Indiana Department of Education

115 W. Washington Street, Suite 600

Indianapolis, IN 46204

(317) 232-0538

fcarson@doe.in.gov

For purposes of IC 4-22-2-28.1, the Small Business Ombudsman designated by IC 4-4-35-8 is:

Erik Scheub

Office of Small Business and Entrepreneurship

One North Capitol, Suite 600

Indianapolis, IN 46204

(317) 232-5679

ombudsman@osbe.in.gov

Resources available to regulated entities through the small business ombudsman include the ombudsman's duties stated in IC 4-4-35-8, specifically IC 4-4-35-8(9), investigating and attempting to resolve any matter regarding compliance by a small business with a law, rule, or policy administered by a state agency, either as a party to a proceeding or as a mediator.

DIN: 20141224-IR-512140509NIA

Composed: Apr 24,2024 10:05:40PM EDT

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