Indiana § 21-9-10-4 - Liberal construction of article
Full text of Indiana Indiana Code § 21-9-10-4 — Liberal construction of article, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 21-9-10-4. Liberal construction of article
Sec. 4. This article shall be construed liberally to effectuate the purposes and objectives of this article. The purposes and objectives of this article and the provisions of this article that grant powers shall be broadly interpreted to effectuate the article's purposes and objectives and not to imply any limitation of powers.
As added by P.L.165-1996, SEC.1.
IC 21-10ARTICLE 10. REPEALEDRepealed by P.L.2-2007, SEC.390.
IC 21-11ARTICLE 11. REPEALED[Pre-2007 Higher Education Recodification Citations:
21-11-1-1formerly 20-12-21-221-11-1-2New21-11-1-3formerly 20-12-21-3(4)21-11-1-4formerly 20-12-21-3(5)21-11-1-5formerly 20-12-21-3(8)21-11-1-6formerly 20-12-21-3(9)21-11-2-1formerly 20-12-21-4(a)21-11-2-2formerly 20-12-21-4(b) part21-11-2-3formerly 20-12-21-4(b) part21-11-2-4formerly 20-12-21-4(b) part21-11-2-5formerly 20-12-21-4(b) part21-11-2-6formerly 20-12-21-4(c) part21-11-2-7formerly 20-12-21-4(c) part21-11-2-8formerly 20-12-21-4(d)21-11-2-9formerly 20-12-21-4(e)21-11-3-1formerly 20-12-21-5(a)21-11-3-2formerly 20-12-21-5.1(a); 20-12-21.1-2(10) part21-11-3-3formerly 20-12-21-5.1(b); 20-12-21.1-2(5)21-11-3-4formerly 20-12-21-5.1(c)21-11-3-5formerly 20-12-21-5.1(d)21-11-4-1formerly 20-12-21-4(f)21-11-4-2formerly 20-12-21-5.521-11-4-3formerly 20-12-20.5-2(c)21-11-5-1formerly 20-12-21-1921-11-6-1formerly 20-12-21-5(c)21-11-7-1formerly 20-12-21-5.6(a)21-11-7-2formerly 20-12-21-5.6(b)21-11-8-1formerly 20-12-21-10.5(1)21-11-8-2formerly 20-12-21-10.5(2)21-11-9-1formerly 20-12-21-5(b) part21-11-9-2formerly 20-12-21-5(a) part21-11-9-3formerly 20-12-21-5.221-11-9-4formerly 20-12-70-1521-11-9-5formerly 20-12-70.1-921-11-9-6formerly 20-12-21.7-1221-11-9-7formerly 20-12-21.9-1021-11-9-8formerly 20-12-19.3-921-11-9-9formerly 20-12-20.5-2(b)21-11-9-10formerly 20-12-21.1-2(6).]Repealed by P.L.107-2012, SEC.13.
IC 21-12ARTICLE 12. GENERAL SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANTS
Ch. 1.General Provisions; Definitions Ch. 1.2.General Provisions Ch. 1.5.Awards for Students With Associate Degrees Ch. 1.7.Establishment of Award Amounts by the Commission for Higher Education Ch. 2.Exclusion of Military Compensation From Financial Resources; Frank O'Bannon Grants Ch. 3.Higher Education Awards Ch. 4.Freedom of Choice Grant Ch. 5.Repealed Ch. 6.Twenty-First Century Scholars Program; Tuition Grants Ch. 6.5.Eligibility for Twenty-First Century Scholars Program for Foster Care Youth Ch. 7.Twenty-First Century Scholars Program Support Fund; Grants for Textbooks, Equipment, and Other Material Ch. 8.Adult Student Grant Program and Fund Ch. 9.Repealed Ch. 10.Mitch Daniels Early Graduation Scholarship Ch. 12.Postsecondary Award and Scholarship Program Data Ch. 13.Renewal of Scholarships Ch. 14.Degree Maps Ch. 15.Information Concerning Education Loans Ch. 16.Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship Program and Fund Ch. 16.5.Next Generation Hoosier Minority Educators Scholarship Ch. 17.Prior Learning Assessments
IC 21-12-1Chapter 1. General Provisions; Definitions
21-12-1-1Definitions 21-12-1-2"Academic term" 21-12-1-3"Academic year" 21-12-1-4"Active duty" 21-12-1-4.5"Adult student grant" 21-12-1-5"Approved secondary school" 21-12-1-6"Commission" 21-12-1-7"Contributor" 21-12-1-7.5"Credit hours" 21-12-1-8"Eligible institution" 21-12-1-8"Eligible institution" 21-12-1-9"Eligible student" 21-12-1-10"Frank O'Bannon grant" 21-12-1-11"Fund" 21-12-1-11.5"Prior learning assessment" 21-12-1-12Repealed 21-12-1-13"Program" 21-12-1-14"Scholarship" 21-12-1-15"Scholarship applicant" 21-12-1-16"Scholarship recipient"
Source: official Indiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Indiana § 21-9-10-4
What does Indiana Code § 21-9-10-4 cover?
Section 21-9-10-4 ("Liberal construction of article") 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 § 21-9-10-4?
A common citation format is "Indiana Code § 21-9-10-4" (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 § 21-9-10-4 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.