Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "eligible veteran" refers to an individual who has the following qualifications:
(1) Served as a member of the armed forces of the United States at any time during at least one (1) of the following periods:
(A) Beginning April 6, 1917, and ending November 11, 1918 (World War I).
(B) Beginning December 7, 1941, and ending December 31, 1946 (World War II).
(C) Beginning June 27, 1950, and ending January 31, 1955 (Korean Conflict).
(D) Beginning August 5, 1964, and ending May 7, 1975 (Vietnam Conflict).
(2) Before the military service described in subdivision (1):
(A) attended a public or nonpublic high school in Indiana; and
(B) was a student in good standing at the high school described in clause (A), to the satisfaction of the department of veterans' affairs.
(3) Did not graduate or receive a diploma because of leaving the high school described in subdivision (2) for the military service described in subdivision (1).
(4) Was honorably discharged from the armed forces of the United States.
[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-10.1-30-3.]
As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.144-2007, SEC.17.
Structure Indiana Code
Article 20. Programs Administered by the State
Chapter 7. High School Diploma Program for Eligible Veterans
20-20-7-1. "Department of Veterans' Affairs"
20-20-7-5. "School Corporation"
20-20-7-6. High School Programs for Eligible Veterans; Establishment
20-20-7-7. Application for Diploma; Information Required
20-20-7-8. Department of Veterans' Affairs; Responsibilities
20-20-7-9. Individuals Eligible to Apply
20-20-7-10. Application Required
20-20-7-11. Department of Veterans' Affairs; Receipt of Application; Verification of Information
20-20-7-12. Department of Education; Responsibilities
20-20-7-13. Ceremonies for Presentation of Diplomas
20-20-7-14. State Board; Design of Commemorative Diploma Required
20-20-7-15. Governing Body; Design of Commemorative Diploma Allowed; Types of Diplomas