Sec. 20.5. (a) This section does not apply to a mediator or independent hearing officer retained by the department before July 1, 2019.
(b) Not later than January 1, 2021, the department shall ensure that all mediators, administrative law judges, hearing officers, and other appointees, employees, and contractors who:
(1) are initially retained by the department after June 30, 2019; and
(2) mediate or adjudicate disputes involving educational entities through the department;
are effectively trained and committed to serve as both mediators and adjudicators.
As added by P.L.287-2019, SEC.4.
Structure Indiana Code
Article 19. State Administration of Elementary and Secondary Education
Chapter 3. Department of Education
20-19-3-2.1. Administration of Federal Grant Programs
20-19-3-5. Powers of Department
20-19-3-9.2. Duty of the Department to Establish and Maintain an Employee Data Base
20-19-3-9.4. Disclosure of Student Test Number Information
20-19-3-10. Dating Violence Educational Materials
20-19-3-11. Development and Implementation of Child Abuse and Child Sexual Abuse Education Program
20-19-3-11.5. Cyberbullying Resources
20-19-3-11.7. Human Trafficking Resources
20-19-3-12.2. Reduction in Absenteeism; Policy Priority; Resources and Guidance
20-19-3-14. Division of School Building Physical Security and Safety; Establishment; Duties
20-19-3-15. Incentives to Enroll, Reenroll, or Continue Attending a School Prohibited
20-19-3-16. Early Learning Development Framework for Prekindergarten
20-19-3-17. Report on Foster Care Youth Educational Outcomes
20-19-3-18. Report on Homeless Youth Educational Outcomes
20-19-3-19. Memorandum of Understanding for Sharing of Information Regarding Youth in Foster Care
20-19-3-20. Teacher Statistics Reporting
20-19-3-20.5. Department Mediators and Adjudicators
20-19-3-22.3. Reporting of Median Earned Income of Graduates
20-19-3-23. Adoption of Data Systems to Facilitate Early Intervention
20-19-3-23.2. School Efficiency Request for Information
20-19-3-23.5. Establishment of Career Coaching Pilot Program
20-19-3-24. Evidence Based and Trauma Informed Informational Material; Notice
20-19-3-25. Establishment of Online Adjunct Teacher Portal
20-19-3-25.5. Graduation Reporting
20-19-3-26. Application for Assessment Flexibility
20-19-3-27. Preparation of Report Regarding Feasibility of Establishing Parent-Teacher Compacts
20-19-3-28. Report Regarding Completion of Graduation Requirements Before Spring Count