The following terms are defined for this chapter:

1. (1) "Accredited nonpublic school" means a nonpublic school that:

   1. (A) has voluntarily become accredited under IC 20-31-4.1 ; or
   2. (B) is accredited by a national or regional accrediting agency that is recognized by the state board of education.
2. (2) "Charter school" has the meaning set forth in IC 20-24-1-4 .
3. (3) "Department" refers to the department of homeland security established by IC 10-19-2-1 .
4. (4) "School corporation" has the meaning set forth in IC 20-26-2-4 .

As added by P.L.218-2023, SEC.2.