Skip to main content
Find a Lawyer

Indiana Code Title 20. Education § 20-43-16-6

Current as of January 02, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

<Text of section expires June 30, 2027, pursuant to IC 20-43-16-14.>

Sec. 6. (a) Grant amounts distributed to a teacher described in section 5 of this chapter must meet the criteria as set forth in this section for:

(1) a “recognition” stipend;

(2) an “exemplary” stipend;  or

(3) an “exemplary plus” stipend.

(b) A school corporation or charter school must apply the following criteria in evaluating a teacher for a stipend designation under subsection (a):

(1) For a recognition stipend designation, whether the teacher demonstrates high performance in teaching based on student outcomes.

(2) For an exemplary stipend designation, whether the teacher:

(A) demonstrates high performance in teaching based on student outcomes;  and

(B) meets one (1) of the following:

(i) Mentors or coaches another teacher to improve student outcomes, or provides instructional leadership to improve student outcomes across multiple classrooms.

(ii) Serves in a high need or geographic shortage area as determined by the department based on educator supply and demand.

(3) For an exemplary plus stipend designation, whether the teacher:

(A) demonstrates high performance in teaching based on student outcomes;

(B) mentors or coaches another teacher to improve student outcomes, or provides instructional leadership to improve student outcomes across multiple classrooms;  and

(C) serves in a high need or geographic shortage area as determined by the department based on educator supply and demand.

(c) A school corporation or charter school may establish additional criteria in evaluating a teacher for a designation under subsection (a).

Previous Part of Code Next Part of Code
Back to Chapter List

Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Indiana Code Title 20. Education § 20-43-16-6 - last updated January 02, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/in/title-20-education/in-code-sect-20-43-16-6/

FindLaw Codes may not reflect the most recent version of the law in your jurisdiction. Please verify the status of the code you are researching with the state legislature before relying on it for your legal needs.

Was this helpful?

Welcome to FindLaw's Cases & Codes

A free source of state and federal court opinions, state laws, and the United States Code. For more information about the legal concepts addressed by these cases and statutes, visit FindLaw’s Learn About the Law.

Go to Learn About the Law

Latest Blog Posts

For Legal Professionals

Learn About The Law

Get help with your legal needs

FindLaw’s Learn About the Law features thousands of informational articles to help you understand your options. And if you’re ready to hire an attorney, find one in your area who can help.

Go to Learn About the Law

Need to Find an Attorney?

Search our directory by legal issue

Enter information in one or both fields (Required)

Copied to clipboard