Sec. 9. (a) If an eligible entity meets the requirements under this chapter, the department may award a grant under this chapter to the eligible entity in an amount determined by the department.
(b) The department may give priority to eligible entities that have not, and are not expected to, receive federal stimulus funds.
(c) If an eligible entity that receives a grant under this chapter is a school corporation, the grant amount is not subject to collective bargaining under IC 20-29. Notwithstanding IC 20-29-6-3, grant money received under this chapter is not considered revenue in the school corporation's education fund for purposes of determining whether the school corporation is in a position of deficit financing under IC 20-29-6-3.
As added by P.L.167-2021, SEC.1.
Structure Indiana Code
Article 32. Student Standards, Assessments, and Performance
Chapter 8.7. Student Learning Recovery Grant Program and Fund
20-32-8.7-1. "Eligible Entity"
20-32-8.7-5. Establishment of Program; Administration of Program; Grants
20-32-8.7-6. Determining Criteria for Eligible Entities
20-32-8.7-7. Eligibility for Grants
20-32-8.7-8. Submit Student Learning Recovery Plan; Plan Requirements
20-32-8.7-9. Grant Amount; Priority; Collective Bargaining
20-32-8.7-11. Annual Progress Report to Interim Study Committee on Education
20-32-8.7-12. Establishment of Fund
20-32-8.7-13. Annual Report to Governor and Legislative Council