1. (a) The state board may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to administer this chapter.

2. (b) Rules adopted under this section must include a requirement that entities approved to offer the program submit an annual report to the department of the number of individuals who:

   1. (1) enroll in; and

   2. (2) complete;

      the program.

3. (c) Rules adopted under this section may not require that there be a shortage of other licensed teachers in order for the governing body of a school corporation, including a charter school, or the appointing authority of a state accredited nonpublic school to employ a program participant.

4. (d) Rules adopted under this section may not impose program requirements, participant qualification requirements, or licensing requirements that are in addition to the requirements set forth in this chapter.

   [Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-6.1-3-11(j).]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.246-2005, SEC.154; P.L.90-2011, SEC.20; P.L.205-2013, SEC.251; P.L.92-2020, SEC.49.