1. (a) It is the policy of the state to encourage the joint use of building facilities by any two (2) or more state educational institutions under the jurisdiction of the board of trustees of each state educational institution whenever the boards of trustees of the respective state educational institutions find that the joint use would:

   1. (1) benefit their respective state educational institutions; and
   2. (2) be to the advantage of the state.
2. (b) When the findings described in subsection (a) are made by the boards of trustees of the respective state educational institutions, the board of trustees of each state educational institution that makes the findings may enter into and perform a joint use agreement providing for the joint use of building facilities.

3. (c) A joint use agreement may contain the provisions, terms, and conditions pertaining to the acquisition, construction, financing, and use of building facilities, not inconsistent with this article, as may be approved by the boards of trustees of each state educational institution that is a party to the joint use agreement.

   [Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citation: 20-12-6-9(a).]

As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.275.