SB 344

Bill Subjects

Abstract

Adds a definition of "training course" for purposes of the training requirement that is applicable to the members of a school corporation's governing body. Provides that the department of education (department) shall work with the department of local government finance and the Indiana education employment relations board to create the training course. Provides that, beginning after December 31, 2020, each newly elected or appointed member of a school corporation's governing body shall attend the training course created by the department. Provides that reelected and reappointed members of a governing body are required to attend the training if at least four years have passed after the date on which the individual's term ended. Provides that a school corporation may pay the training expenses of a member of the governing body from the school corporation's operations fund without appropriation.