CHAPTER 14. EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY COUNCIL
IC 20-20-14
Chapter 14. Educational Technology Council
IC 20-20-14-1
"Council"
Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "council" refers to the educational
technology council established by section 2 of this chapter.
As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.4.
IC 20-20-14-2
Establishment of council
Sec. 2. The educational technology council is established.
As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.4.
IC 20-20-14-3
Advisory duties; members; quorum; per diem and expenses
Sec. 3. (a) The council shall advise the state superintendent and
the governor on education related technology initiatives.
(b) The appointed membership of the council shall reflect its
purposes and be experienced in technology generally. An appointed
member of the council serves at the pleasure of the appointing
authority. The council consists of the following sixteen (16) voting
members:
(1) The state superintendent.
(2) The special assistant to the state superintendent of public
instruction responsible for technology who is appointed under
section 5 of this chapter.
(3) Four (4) individuals who represent private business
appointed jointly by the state superintendent and the governor.
Each member appointed under this subdivision must be
experienced in development and use of information technology.
A member appointed under this subdivision may not represent
possible providers of technology or related services.
(4) Three (3) individuals who:
(A) manage educational environments, including
postsecondary education; and
(B) are experienced in their educational work with
information technology;
are appointed jointly by the state superintendent and the
governor.
(5) Three (3) individuals who are public school educators
familiar with and experienced in the use of technology in
educational settings appointed jointly by the state
superintendent and the governor, with one (1) representing an
urban school corporation, one (1) representing a suburban
school corporation, and one (1) representing a rural school
corporation.
(6) Four (4) members who are members of the general assembly
and who are appointed as follows:
(A) Two (2) members of the house of representatives,
appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives with
not more than one (1) from a particular political party.
(B) Two (2) members of the senate, appointed by the
president pro tempore of the senate with not more than one
(1) from a particular political party.
(c) The state superintendent shall designate the chair of the
council from the membership of the council.
(d) Nine (9) members of the council constitute a quorum to
conduct business. Action of the council is not valid unless approved
by at least nine (9) voting members of the council.
(e) Each member of the council who is not a state employee is not
entitled to the minimum salary per diem as provided by
IC 4-10-11-2.1(b). The member is, however, entitled to
reimbursement for traveling expenses as provided under IC 4-13-1-4
and other expenses actually incurred in connection with the member's
duties as provided in the state policies and procedures established by
the Indiana department of administration and approved by the budget
agency.
(f) Each member of the council who is a state employee but who
is not a member of the general assembly is entitled to reimbursement
for traveling expenses as provided under IC 4-13-1-4 and other
expenses actually incurred in connection with the member's duties as
provided in the state policies and procedures established by the
Indiana department of administration and approved by the budget
agency.
(g) Each member of the council who is a member of the general
assembly is entitled to receive the same per diem, mileage, and travel
allowances paid to members of the general assembly serving on
interim study committees established by the legislative council.
As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.231-2005, SEC.20;
P.L.2-2007, SEC.206.
IC 20-20-14-4
Employment of personnel and consultants
Sec. 4. The department may employ personnel or consultants, or
both, to carry out the council's duties and functions.
As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.4.
IC 20-20-14-5
Appointment of special assistant for technology
Sec. 5. (a) The state superintendent shall appoint a special
assistant for technology. The person appointed under this section
serves at the pleasure of the state superintendent.
(b) The person appointed under subsection (a) must be
experienced in the integration of educational technology initiatives,
infrastructure management and support, and applied research into
effective educational practices available to students and educators in
the classroom. The state superintendent is encouraged to conduct a
nationwide search for the best available talent to fill the position
required by this section.
(c) The person appointed under subsection (a) shall coordinate the
duties and functions of the department and the council under the
following:
(1) IC 20-20-13 (educational technology program and grants).
(2) This chapter.
(3) Any other law concerning educational technology or
telecommunications.
As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.4.