Sec. 7. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), the superintendent of the home shall be appointed in the manner prescribed by law and must meet all of the following conditions:
(1) Be a teacher licensed by the state or have at least a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in a field related to education or child growth and development.
(2) Have experience working with children.
(3) At the time of appointment, be a resident and citizen of Indiana.
(4) Have other qualifications as required by the state health commissioner.
(b) When at least two (2) candidates meet the conditions listed in subsection (a), the state health commissioner shall give preference to individuals who have been honorably discharged after service in the armed forces of the United States in appointing a candidate to the position of superintendent of the home.
[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-6.5-5-6.]
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.16. Amended by P.L.105-2002, SEC.1.
Structure Indiana Code
Article 33. Special Institutions
Chapter 4. Indiana Soldiers' and Sailors' Children's Home
16-33-4-1. Armed Forces of the United States Defined
16-33-4-2. County of Residence of the Child Defined
16-33-4-4. Member of the Armed Forces Defined
16-33-4-7. Superintendent; Appointment; Qualifications
16-33-4-8. Superintendent; Powers and Duties
16-33-4-9. Education or Training of Children of Home; Requirements
16-33-4-10. Vocational School; Establishment and Maintenance on Grounds of Home; Financing
16-33-4-11. Admission of Children as Residents of Home; Requirements
16-33-4-12. Application for Admission to Home; Requisites
16-33-4-13. Care, Control, and Training of Children; Responsibilities
16-33-4-14. Placement of Child Upon Admission; Removal or Discharge of Child
16-33-4-15. Removal or Other Placement of Child; Approval
16-33-4-17. Maintenance Charges; Liability for Payment; Procedures
16-33-4-17.5. Reimbursement for Costs of Services Ordered by Juvenile Court; Nonresident Child
16-33-4-18. Maintenance Charges and Agreements; Enforcement
16-33-4-19. Maintenance of Home and Grounds; Cultivation of Connected Lands; Assistance of Children