§ 20-26-5-1 Power and purpose to conduct various education programs
§ 20-26-5-2 Latch key programs; waiver from state board
§ 20-26-5-3 Latch key programs; required compliance
§ 20-26-5-4 Specific powers
§ 20-26-5-4.3 Superintendent contract; public meeting; Internet posting
§ 20-26-5-4.5 Superintendent and principal; personnel responsibilities
§ 20-26-5-4.7 Internet posting of contract provisions for certain employees
§ 20-26-5-6 Applicability of laws governing state agencies
§ 20-26-5-7 Representation of governing body on public boards or commissions
§ 20-26-5-8 Membership in state and national associations of educational nature; participation through representatives
§ 20-26-5-9 Classes or services between state educational institutions and school corporations
§ 20-26-5-10 Adoption of criminal history background and child protection index check policy; implementation of policy
§ 20-26-5-10.5 Adoption of policy to check employment references
§ 20-26-5-11.2 Prohibited employment of or contracting with certain individuals; approval of employment or contract as a separate special agenda item; notification
§ 20-26-5-11.5 Disclosure of substantiated reports of abuse or neglect; employment reference requests and disclosure of certain incidents known by a school
§ 20-26-5-12 Construction of certain provisions
§ 20-26-5-13 Supplemental effect of certain provisions
§ 20-26-5-14 Liberal construction
§ 20-26-5-18 Authority to join regional school study councils
§ 20-26-5-19 Distribution of payroll based on contractual and salary schedule commitments
§ 20-26-5-20 Use of school facilities; fees
§ 20-26-5-22.5 Public school foundations
§ 20-26-5-23 Authorization to enter into agreements concerning student teacher training
§ 20-26-5-24 Contents of student teacher training agreement
§ 20-26-5-28 Authority to establish and maintain nursery schools
§ 20-26-5-29 Funding; state or federal aid
§ 20-26-5-30 Maintenance and support of nursery school operated by incorporated association
§ 20-26-5-31 School corporation police; autism and Asperger’s syndrome training
§ 20-26-5-32 Involvement of parents with discipline plan; department’s model discipline plan
§ 20-26-5-32.2 Employee wage payment arrangements
§ 20-26-5-32.4 Autism information distribution to noncertificated employees
§ 20-26-5-33 Programs concerning consequences of sharing sexually suggestive or explicit materials through digital media
§ 20-26-5-34.2 Bullying prevention; training for employees and volunteers
§ 20-26-5-34.4 Child suicide awareness and prevention policy
§ 20-26-5-35.5 Prohibition on policy that delays an individual’s duty to report child abuse or neglect
§ 20-26-5-36 Annual spending for remediation programs; procedures to adopt a remediation program; public hearing; requirement to file an adopted plan with the department
§ 20-26-5-37 Types of diplomas offered; students with disabilities not required to complete local credit requirements to receive diplomas
§ 20-26-5-37.2 School corporation delinquencies on FICA taxes
§ 20-26-5-37.3 Expired
§ 20-26-5-38 School materials for children detained in juvenile detention facilities
§ 20-26-5-39 FAFSA notification requirements
§ 20-26-5-40 Required information on student identification card
§ 20-26-5-40.2 High school closing; preservation or transfer of memorabilia, trophies, or other property
§ 20-26-5-40.5 Internet use policy; implementation of technology to prevent student access to material harmful to minors
§ 20-26-5-40.6 Expired
§ 20-26-5-40.7 Wireless communication device policy
§ 20-26-5-41 Public-private agreement for construction of new school buildings
§ 20-26-5-42 Provision of information concerning employees physically injured on the job by students; identifying information
§ 20-26-5-42.1 Reporting information regarding completion of graduation requirements before spring count
§ 20-26-5-42.2 FAFSA requirements; waivers
§ 20-26-5-42.3 Notification by superintendent to members of the governing body regarding criminal activity and conclusion of personnel matter investigation
§ 20-26-5-42.5 Training or drill involving the use of a projectile or sensory component or activity; prohibition; consent
§ 20-26-5-42.7 Approval of school safety specialists and plans
§ 20-26-5-43 Publication of high school graduation rate
§ 20-26-5-43.5 Adoption or replacement of a data technology system
§ 20-26-5-44 Requirement to inform governing body regarding certain legal expenses
§ 20-26-5-44.2 School website report; reading and writing curricula; remedial programs

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Terms Used In Indiana Code > Title 20 > Article 26 > Chapter 5 - General Powers and Duties

  • Allegation: something that someone says happened.
  • Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
  • Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
  • Appropriation: The provision of funds, through an annual appropriations act or a permanent law, for federal agencies to make payments out of the Treasury for specified purposes. The formal federal spending process consists of two sequential steps: authorization
  • Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
  • Autism: means a neurological condition as described in the most recent edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders of the American Psychiatric Association. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
  • Bequest: Property gifted by will.
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Dependent: A person dependent for support upon another.
  • Devise: To gift property by will.
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Gift: A voluntary transfer or conveyance of property without consideration, or for less than full and adequate consideration based on fair market value.
  • in writing: include printing, lithographing, or other mode of representing words and letters. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
  • Judgment: means all final orders, decrees, and determinations in an action and all orders upon which executions may issue. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • Lease: A contract transferring the use of property or occupancy of land, space, structures, or equipment in consideration of a payment (e.g., rent). Source: OCC
  • minor: means a person less than eighteen (18) years of age. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
  • Month: means a calendar month, unless otherwise expressed. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
  • Personal property: All property that is not real property.
  • Personal property: includes goods, chattels, evidences of debt, and things in action. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
  • Property: includes personal and real property. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
  • Statute: A law passed by a legislature.
  • Testify: Answer questions in court.
  • United States: includes the District of Columbia and the commonwealths, possessions, states in free association with the United States, and the territories. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
  • Year: means a calendar year, unless otherwise expressed. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5