Indiana § 20-23-7-1 - Purpose
Full text of Indiana Indiana Code § 20-23-7-1 — Purpose, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 20-23-7-1. Purpose
Sec. 1. It is the purpose of this chapter to provide for the organization of public schools in Indiana to:
(1) promote the best interests of the students of Indiana;
(2) provide for the organization of additional forms of local school government;
(3) preserve and ensure an economical and efficient school system in accordance with the desires of the people in local communities; and
(4) improve the education of the students of Indiana as guaranteed by the laws and Constitution of the State of Indiana.
[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-4-8-1.]
As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.7.
Frequently Asked Questions About Indiana § 20-23-7-1
What does Indiana Code § 20-23-7-1 cover?
Section 20-23-7-1 ("Purpose") is part of the Indiana Code, the codified statutory law of Indiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Indiana § 20-23-7-1?
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