Sec. 9. “Individualized education program” means a written statement developed for a child by a group that includes:

(1) a representative of the school corporation or public agency responsible for educating the child;

Terms Used In Indiana Code 20-18-2-9

  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
(2) the child’s teacher;

(3) the child’s parent, guardian, or custodian;

(4) if appropriate, the child; and

(5) if the provision of services for a child with a serious emotional disability is considered, a mental health professional provided by:

(A) the community mental health center (as described in IC 12-29); or

(B) a managed care provider (as defined in IC 12-7-2-127(b));

serving the community in which the child resides;

and that describes the special education to be provided to the child.

[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-1-6-1(5).]

As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.99-2007, SEC.161.