1. (a) An individual who, on or after the effective date of the plan, begins employment with a school corporation that participates in the plan in a covered position that would otherwise be eligible for membership in the fund under IC 5-10.4-4 may elect to become a member of the plan.

2. (b) An election under this section:

   1. (1) must be made in writing;
   2. (2) must be filed with the board, on a form prescribed by the board; and
   3. (3) is irrevocable.
3. (c) An individual who does not elect to become a member of the plan becomes a member (as defined in IC 5-10.4-1-9 ) of the fund.

As added by P.L.217-2017, SEC.58.