Indiana Code
Chapter 2. Compulsory School Attendance
20-33-2-12. Nonpublic, Nonaccredited, and Nonapproved Schools; Curriculum or Content Requirements; Student Enrollment or Participation

Sec. 12. (a) A school that is:
(1) nonpublic;
(2) nonaccredited; and
(3) not otherwise approved by the state board;
is not bound by any requirements set forth in IC 20 or IC 21 with regard to curriculum or the content of educational programs offered by the school.
(b) This section may not be construed to prohibit a student who attends a school described in subsection (a) from enrolling in a particular educational program or participating in a particular educational initiative offered by an accredited public, nonpublic, or state board approved nonpublic school if:
(1) the governing body or superintendent, in the case of the accredited public school; or
(2) the administrative authority, in the case of the accredited or state board approved nonpublic school;
approves the enrollment or participation by the student.
(c) A student who attends a school described in subsection (a) who also enrolls in a particular educational program or initiative as permitted under subsection (b) may be offered the opportunity to participate in state standardized assessments, but such participation is not required.
[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-8.1-3-17.3.]
As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.17. Amended by P.L.169-2016, SEC.17.

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