Indiana § 20-28-8-3.5 - Limitations regarding payment to buy out assistant superintendent contracts
Full text of Indiana Indiana Code § 20-28-8-3.5 — Limitations regarding payment to buy out assistant superintendent contracts, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 20-28-8-3.5. Limitations regarding payment to buy out assistant superintendent contracts
Sec. 3.5. Unless a provision in a contract between the governing body of a school corporation and an assistant superintendent entered into or renewed before July 1, 2019, provides otherwise, the governing body of a school corporation may not pay to an assistant superintendent to buy out a contract entered into between the governing body and the assistant superintendent an amount that exceeds an amount equal to the lesser of:
(1) the assistant superintendent's salary for any one (1) year under the contract; or
(2) two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000).
An assistant superintendent's salary under subdivision (1) does not include benefits or any other forms of compensation that the assistant superintendent receives as payment under the contract other than the assistant superintendent's salary.
As added by P.L.152-2019, SEC.4.
Source: official Indiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Indiana § 20-28-8-3.5
What does Indiana Code § 20-28-8-3.5 cover?
Section 20-28-8-3.5 ("Limitations regarding payment to buy out assistant superintendent contracts") 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 § 20-28-8-3.5?
A common citation format is "Indiana Code § 20-28-8-3.5" (Indiana). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Indiana law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Indiana official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Indiana attorney.
How does Indiana § 20-28-8-3.5 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Indiana can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
Sources & Verification
Not legal advice. Verify against the official source and consult a licensed attorney in Indiana.