Authority: IC 11-8-2-5; IC 31-31-8-2

Affected: IC 31-31-8

Sec. 4. (a) Written policy, procedure, and practice provide that all juveniles must take the courses necessary to progress toward their:

1. (1) high school diploma;
2. (2) individual education plan goals (certificate of completion); or
3. (3) high school equivalency exam.

For juveniles progressing toward their diploma or certificate of completion, course work shall meet diploma requirements or certificate of completion requirements.

(b) Written course curriculum must be aligned to the Indiana academic standards for Indiana middle schools and the Core 40 high school diploma.

(c) Written course curriculum:

1. (1) must include core academic subjects of English, math, science, and history;
2. (2) may include core academic subjects of reading or language arts, foreign language, civics and government, economics, fine arts, history, and geography; and
3. (3) may include noncore academic subjects of physical education and interpersonal relations when credits are able to be awarded by the local school corporation.

(d) Juveniles have access to:

1. (1) textbooks;
2. (2) digital curriculum;
3. (3) learning materials; and
4. (4) specialized equipment;

necessary to meet minimum state academic standards.

(e) A system for recording academic progress data, such as completed assignments, test scores, and credits earned, is available.

(Department of Correction; 210 IAC 8-11-4; filed Sep 16, 2022, 3:13 p.m.: 20221012-IR- 210220072FRA)