Sec. 7. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), the superintendent of the home shall be appointed in the manner prescribed by law and must meet all of the following conditions:

(1) Be a teacher licensed by the state or have at least a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in a field related to education or child growth and development.

Terms Used In Indiana Code 16-33-4-7

  • armed forces of the United States: means the forces and components of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard. See Indiana Code 16-33-4-1
  • home: refers to the Indiana Soldiers' and Sailors' Children's Home established by this chapter. See Indiana Code 16-33-4-3
(2) Have experience working with children.

(3) At the time of appointment, be a resident and citizen of Indiana.

(4) Have other qualifications as required by the state health commissioner.

     (b) When at least two (2) candidates meet the conditions listed in subsection (a), the state health commissioner shall give preference to individuals who have been honorably discharged after service in the armed forces of the United States in appointing a candidate to the position of superintendent of the home.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-6.5-5-6.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.16. Amended by P.L.105-2002, SEC.1.