Indiana § 20-47-3-16 - Statutory construction; supplemental legislation; limitation of application of other laws
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§ 20-47-3-16. Statutory construction; supplemental legislation; limitation of application of other laws
Sec. 16. This chapter shall be construed as being supplemental to all other laws covering the acquisition, use, and maintenance of school buildings by school corporations or the public education corporation. However, as to school buildings constructed or leased under this chapter, it is not necessary to comply with the provisions of other laws concerning the acquisition, use, and maintenance of school buildings by school corporations or the public education corporation except as specifically required in this chapter.
[Pre-2006 Recodification Citation: 21-5-12-11.]
As added by P.L.2-2006, SEC.170. Amended by P.L.101-2026, SEC.54.
Source: official Indiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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