CHAPTER 2. DEFINITIONS - Indiana Statutes

IC 20-31-2
     Chapter 2. Definitions

IC 20-31-2-1
Applicability
     Sec. 1. The definitions in this chapter apply throughout this article.
As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.15.

IC 20-31-2-2
"Annual report"
     Sec. 2. "Annual report" refers to the school corporation annual performance report required by IC 20-20-8.
As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.15.

IC 20-31-2-3
"Charter school"
     Sec. 3. "Charter school" refers to a public school created and operating under IC 20-24.
As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.15.

IC 20-31-2-4
"Committee"
     Sec. 4. "Committee" refers to the committee that develops the strategic and continuous school improvement and achievement plan under IC 20-31-5.
As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.15.

IC 20-31-2-5
"Cultural competency"
     Sec. 5. "Cultural competency" means a system of congruent behaviors, attitudes, and policies that enables teachers to work effectively in cross-cultural situations. The term includes the use of knowledge concerning individuals and groups to develop specific standards, policies, practices, and attitudes to be used in appropriate cultural settings to increase students' educational performance.
As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.15.

IC 20-31-2-6
"Exceptional learner"
     Sec. 6. "Exceptional learner" refers to the following:
        (1) A child with a disability (as defined in IC 20-35-1-2).
        (2) A high ability student (as defined in IC 20-36-1-3).
As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.15.

IC 20-31-2-7
"Plan"
     Sec. 7. "Plan" refers to a strategic and continuous school improvement and achievement plan established under this article for a school or school corporation. As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.15.

IC 20-31-2-8
"School"
     Sec. 8. "School" refers to a public school or an accredited nonpublic school.
As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.15.