IC 12-17.2-7.2-1 — "Eligible child"
Chapter 7.2. Prekindergarten Program
Bills amending this section
Section text
Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "eligible child" refers to an individual who: (1) in the case of an individual who is enrolled before May 1, 2025: (A) is at least four (4) years of age and less than five (5) years of age on August 1 of the state fiscal year for which a grant is sought under the prekindergarten program; (B) is a resident of Indiana or otherwise has legal settlement in Indiana, as determined under IC 20-26-11; (C) is a member of a household with an annual income that does not exceed one hundred fifty percent (150%) of the federal poverty level; (D) receives qualified early education services from an eligible provider, as determined by the office; (E) has a parent or guardian who participates in a parental engagement and involvement component provided by the eligible provider; (F) has a parent or guardian who agrees to ensure that the child meets the attendance requirements determined by the office; and (G) meets the requirements under section 7.2(a) and 7.2(c) of this chapter; and (2) in the case of an individual who is enrolled on or after May 1, 2025: (A) is at least four (4) years of age and less than five (5) years of age on August 1 of the state fiscal year for which a grant is sought under the prekindergarten program; (B) is a resident of Indiana or otherwise has legal settlement in Indiana, as determined under IC 20-26-11; (C) is a member of a household with an annual income that does not exceed one hundred thirty-five percent (135%) of the federal poverty level; (D) receives qualified early education services from an eligible provider, as determined by the office; (E) has a parent or guardian who participates in a parental engagement and involvement component provided by the eligible provider; (F) has a parent or guardian who agrees to ensure that the child meets the attendance requirements determined by the office; and (G) meets the requirements under section 7.2(a) and 7.2(c) of this chapter.
As added by P.L.202-2014, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.184-2017, SEC.13; P.L.268-2019, SEC.1; P.L.201-2023, SEC.138; P.L.1-2025, SEC.173; P.L.213-2025, SEC.121.
Source: official publisher (2026 edition)