Sec. 8. The obligation to discuss does not require either party to enter into a contract, agree to a proposal, or make a concession related to the items listed in section 7 of this chapter. A failure to reach an agreement on a matter of discussion does not allow the use of any part of the impasse procedure under IC 20-29-8.
[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-7.5-1-2(o).]
As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.13. Amended by P.L.48-2011, SEC.19.
Structure Indiana Code
Article 29. Collective Bargaining for Teachers
Chapter 6. Collective Bargaining
20-29-6-3. Unlawful Deficit Financing
20-29-6-4. Subjects of Bargaining
20-29-6-4.5. Prohibited Subjects of Collective Bargaining
20-29-6-5. Grievance Procedure
20-29-6-6.1. Review of Collective Bargaining Agreement
20-29-6-7. Subjects of Discussion
20-29-6-8. Contract, Agreement, or Concession Not Required
20-29-6-9. Discussions Outside Obligation to Bargain Collectively
20-29-6-10. Recommendations by Superintendent
20-29-6-12. Commencement of Collective Bargaining
20-29-6-12.5. Certification of Estimated Available Revenue; Sources of Funding
20-29-6-13. Appointment of Mediator
20-29-6-15.1. Initiation of Factfinding
20-29-6-16. Continuation of Existing Agreement; Circumstances
20-29-6-16.5. Petition for Representation
20-29-6-18. Appeal of Factfinder's Decision