Sec. 9. The state board shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 necessary to implement this section, including rules stipulating the following:

(1) The types of community service organizations or volunteer service organizations that qualify as entities described in section 8 of this chapter.

(2) The types of community services or volunteer services performed by a student that qualify for approval under this chapter.

(3) That the student must perform at least forty-eight (48) hours of service to earn one (1) academic credit.

(4) That not more than two (2) academic credits toward graduation are available to a student under this chapter.

(5) That the exploitation or endangerment of students participating under this chapter is prohibited.

(6) That each school corporation and community service organization or volunteer service organization participating under this chapter shall monitor student activity under this chapter and compile periodic reports from students and other individuals to ensure:

(A) student health and safety, including assurances that students are not expected to perform duties that are prohibited by law or rule for which students are inadequately prepared or supervised;

(B) an educational benefit to the student is being derived by the student; and

(C) compliance with appropriate statutes and rules.

(7) The minimum acceptable level of certificated school employee staffing required to adequately implement, monitor, and evaluate the program under this chapter.

(8) The method for demonstrating and enforcing the assurances described under subdivision (6).

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-10.1-7-16.]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.14.