Indiana Code Title 20. Education § 20-24.5-3-6

(1) establish an advisory committee that represents the education and business communities in Indiana;

(2) determine the standards for admissions and the curricula and courses of study to be offered;

(3) develop curriculum material for distribution and use throughout the public school system;

(4) develop programs to encourage interaction with public school educators;

(5) make curriculum material available to students in public schools throughout Indiana by the use of telecommunications technology;  and

(6) establish cooperative arrangements with private and public entities in order to effectively operate the academy.