IC 21-16-2-1 College work study program; established
Sec. 1. There is established a college work study program to be
administered by the commission. As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.257.
IC 21-16-2-2 College work study fund; established; administration
Sec. 2. (a) The college work study fund is established to provide
reimbursement to eligible employers who enter into agreements with
the commission under this chapter.
(b) The fund consists of appropriations from the state general fund
and contributions from private sources.
(c) The expenses of administering the fund shall be paid from
money in the fund.
(d) The treasurer of state shall invest the money in the fund not
currently needed to meet the obligations of the fund in the same
manner as other public funds may be invested. Interest that accrues
from these investments shall be deposited in the fund.
(e) Money in the fund at the end of a particular fiscal year does
not revert to the state general fund but remains available to be used
for providing reimbursements under this chapter. As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.257. Amended by P.L.234-2007,
SEC.49.
IC 21-16-2-3 Agreements with eligible employers
Sec. 3. In order to implement the provisions of this chapter, the
commission shall enter into agreements with eligible employers for
the operation of work study programs as provided in this chapter. As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.257.
IC 21-16-2-4 Agreements; conditions
Sec. 4. An agreement entered into under this chapter must:
(1) provide for the part-time employment by the eligible
employer of eligible students:
(A) a maximum average of nineteen (19) hours per week for
the in school program; and
(B) a maximum of forty (40) hours per week for the summer
program;
(2) provide for the reimbursement, to the extent possible under
the then current biennial appropriation, by the state to the
employer of at least fifty percent (50%) of the federal minimum
hourly wage for each hour worked by the student for the
employer;
(3) provide that any work performed by a student under this
chapter must not result in the displacement of employed
workers or impair existing contracts for services;
(4) provide that any work performed by a student under this
chapter shall not involve any partisan or nonpartisan political or
sectarian activities;
(5) provide that wage rates must be established by the eligible
institution, but must not be less than the current federal
minimum wage rate; and
(6) contain any other provisions necessary to carry out this
chapter. As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.257.
IC 21-16-2-5 Eligible employers that are approved postsecondary educational
institutions; duties
Sec. 5. An eligible employer that is an approved postsecondary
educational institution that wishes to participate in the work study
program under this chapter must:
(1) submit a statement to the commission no later than August
1 of each year setting out the amount of money the approved
postsecondary educational institution plans to use for work
study employment in the next academic year;
(2) submit a statement to the commission at the close of the
academic year specifying the amount of money actually
expended by the approved postsecondary educational institution
for work study employment that qualifies for reimbursement
under this chapter;
(3) sign an agreement to administer the program according to
the published rules and program guidelines as outlined by the
commission;
(4) place students in an on campus or off campus work
situation; and
(5) participate in the Job Location and Development Program
of the federal Work-Study Program (42 U.S.C. 2756(a)) and
maintain at least one (1) employee half time to carry out the
provisions of that program, or maintain a job placement and
development program that is acceptable to the commission. As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.257.
IC 21-16-2-6 Use of state allotment
Sec. 6. An approved postsecondary educational institution may
use up to ten percent (10%) of its state allotment as part of its match
against the federal Work-Study Program. As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.257.
IC 21-16-2-7 Eligible employers other than an approved postsecondary
educational institution; duties
Sec. 7. An eligible employer, other than an approved
postsecondary educational institution governed by section 6 of this
chapter, that wishes to participate in the work-study program under
this chapter must:
(1) submit a statement to the commission no later than June 1
of each year setting out the amount of money the employer
plans to use for work study employment in the next year;
(2) submit a statement to the commission at the close of the year
specifying the amount of money actually expended by the
employer for work study employment that qualifies for
reimbursement under this chapter; and
(3) sign an agreement to administer the program according to
the published rules and program guidelines as outlined by the
commission. As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.257.
IC 21-16-2-8 Work study funds considered as financial aid
Sec. 8. Funds received by students under this chapter for work
during summer periods must not be considered as financial aid and
must not be used in determining awards under the provisions of
IC 21-12-3, IC 21-12-4, and IC 21-12-5. As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.257.
IC 21-16-2-1 College work study program; established
Sec. 1. There is established a college work study program to be
administered by the commission. As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.257.
IC 21-16-2-2 College work study fund; established; administration
Sec. 2. (a) The college work study fund is established to provide
reimbursement to eligible employers who enter into agreements with
the commission under this chapter.
(b) The fund consists of appropriations from the state general fund
and contributions from private sources.
(c) The expenses of administering the fund shall be paid from
money in the fund.
(d) The treasurer of state shall invest the money in the fund not
currently needed to meet the obligations of the fund in the same
manner as other public funds may be invested. Interest that accrues
from these investments shall be deposited in the fund.
(e) Money in the fund at the end of a particular fiscal year does
not revert to the state general fund but remains available to be used
for providing reimbursements under this chapter. As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.257. Amended by P.L.234-2007,
SEC.49.
IC 21-16-2-3 Agreements with eligible employers
Sec. 3. In order to implement the provisions of this chapter, the
commission shall enter into agreements with eligible employers for
the operation of work study programs as provided in this chapter. As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.257.
IC 21-16-2-4 Agreements; conditions
Sec. 4. An agreement entered into under this chapter must:
(1) provide for the part-time employment by the eligible
employer of eligible students:
(A) a maximum average of nineteen (19) hours per week for
the in school program; and
(B) a maximum of forty (40) hours per week for the summer
program;
(2) provide for the reimbursement, to the extent possible under
the then current biennial appropriation, by the state to the
employer of at least fifty percent (50%) of the federal minimum
hourly wage for each hour worked by the student for the
employer;
(3) provide that any work performed by a student under this
chapter must not result in the displacement of employed
workers or impair existing contracts for services;
(4) provide that any work performed by a student under this
chapter shall not involve any partisan or nonpartisan political or
sectarian activities;
(5) provide that wage rates must be established by the eligible
institution, but must not be less than the current federal
minimum wage rate; and
(6) contain any other provisions necessary to carry out this
chapter. As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.257.
IC 21-16-2-5 Eligible employers that are approved postsecondary educational
institutions; duties
Sec. 5. An eligible employer that is an approved postsecondary
educational institution that wishes to participate in the work study
program under this chapter must:
(1) submit a statement to the commission no later than August
1 of each year setting out the amount of money the approved
postsecondary educational institution plans to use for work
study employment in the next academic year;
(2) submit a statement to the commission at the close of the
academic year specifying the amount of money actually
expended by the approved postsecondary educational institution
for work study employment that qualifies for reimbursement
under this chapter;
(3) sign an agreement to administer the program according to
the published rules and program guidelines as outlined by the
commission;
(4) place students in an on campus or off campus work
situation; and
(5) participate in the Job Location and Development Program
of the federal Work-Study Program (42 U.S.C. 2756(a)) and
maintain at least one (1) employee half time to carry out the
provisions of that program, or maintain a job placement and
development program that is acceptable to the commission. As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.257.
IC 21-16-2-6 Use of state allotment
Sec. 6. An approved postsecondary educational institution may
use up to ten percent (10%) of its state allotment as part of its match
against the federal Work-Study Program. As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.257.
IC 21-16-2-7 Eligible employers other than an approved postsecondary
educational institution; duties
Sec. 7. An eligible employer, other than an approved
postsecondary educational institution governed by section 6 of this
chapter, that wishes to participate in the work-study program under
this chapter must:
(1) submit a statement to the commission no later than June 1
of each year setting out the amount of money the employer
plans to use for work study employment in the next year;
(2) submit a statement to the commission at the close of the year
specifying the amount of money actually expended by the
employer for work study employment that qualifies for
reimbursement under this chapter; and
(3) sign an agreement to administer the program according to
the published rules and program guidelines as outlined by the
commission. As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.257.
IC 21-16-2-8 Work study funds considered as financial aid
Sec. 8. Funds received by students under this chapter for work
during summer periods must not be considered as financial aid and
must not be used in determining awards under the provisions of
IC 21-12-3, IC 21-12-4, and IC 21-12-5. As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.257.
IC 21-16-2-1 College work study program; established
Sec. 1. There is established a college work study program to be
administered by the commission. As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.257.
IC 21-16-2-2 College work study fund; established; administration
Sec. 2. (a) The college work study fund is established to provide
reimbursement to eligible employers who enter into agreements with
the commission under this chapter.
(b) The fund consists of appropriations from the state general fund
and contributions from private sources.
(c) The expenses of administering the fund shall be paid from
money in the fund.
(d) The treasurer of state shall invest the money in the fund not
currently needed to meet the obligations of the fund in the same
manner as other public funds may be invested. Interest that accrues
from these investments shall be deposited in the fund.
(e) Money in the fund at the end of a particular fiscal year does
not revert to the state general fund but remains available to be used
for providing reimbursements under this chapter. As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.257. Amended by P.L.234-2007,
SEC.49.
IC 21-16-2-3 Agreements with eligible employers
Sec. 3. In order to implement the provisions of this chapter, the
commission shall enter into agreements with eligible employers for
the operation of work study programs as provided in this chapter. As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.257.
IC 21-16-2-4 Agreements; conditions
Sec. 4. An agreement entered into under this chapter must:
(1) provide for the part-time employment by the eligible
employer of eligible students:
(A) a maximum average of nineteen (19) hours per week for
the in school program; and
(B) a maximum of forty (40) hours per week for the summer
program;
(2) provide for the reimbursement, to the extent possible under
the then current biennial appropriation, by the state to the
employer of at least fifty percent (50%) of the federal minimum
hourly wage for each hour worked by the student for the
employer;
(3) provide that any work performed by a student under this
chapter must not result in the displacement of employed
workers or impair existing contracts for services;
(4) provide that any work performed by a student under this
chapter shall not involve any partisan or nonpartisan political or
sectarian activities;
(5) provide that wage rates must be established by the eligible
institution, but must not be less than the current federal
minimum wage rate; and
(6) contain any other provisions necessary to carry out this
chapter. As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.257.
IC 21-16-2-5 Eligible employers that are approved postsecondary educational
institutions; duties
Sec. 5. An eligible employer that is an approved postsecondary
educational institution that wishes to participate in the work study
program under this chapter must:
(1) submit a statement to the commission no later than August
1 of each year setting out the amount of money the approved
postsecondary educational institution plans to use for work
study employment in the next academic year;
(2) submit a statement to the commission at the close of the
academic year specifying the amount of money actually
expended by the approved postsecondary educational institution
for work study employment that qualifies for reimbursement
under this chapter;
(3) sign an agreement to administer the program according to
the published rules and program guidelines as outlined by the
commission;
(4) place students in an on campus or off campus work
situation; and
(5) participate in the Job Location and Development Program
of the federal Work-Study Program (42 U.S.C. 2756(a)) and
maintain at least one (1) employee half time to carry out the
provisions of that program, or maintain a job placement and
development program that is acceptable to the commission. As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.257.
IC 21-16-2-6 Use of state allotment
Sec. 6. An approved postsecondary educational institution may
use up to ten percent (10%) of its state allotment as part of its match
against the federal Work-Study Program. As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.257.
IC 21-16-2-7 Eligible employers other than an approved postsecondary
educational institution; duties
Sec. 7. An eligible employer, other than an approved
postsecondary educational institution governed by section 6 of this
chapter, that wishes to participate in the work-study program under
this chapter must:
(1) submit a statement to the commission no later than June 1
of each year setting out the amount of money the employer
plans to use for work study employment in the next year;
(2) submit a statement to the commission at the close of the year
specifying the amount of money actually expended by the
employer for work study employment that qualifies for
reimbursement under this chapter; and
(3) sign an agreement to administer the program according to
the published rules and program guidelines as outlined by the
commission. As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.257.
IC 21-16-2-8 Work study funds considered as financial aid
Sec. 8. Funds received by students under this chapter for work
during summer periods must not be considered as financial aid and
must not be used in determining awards under the provisions of
IC 21-12-3, IC 21-12-4, and IC 21-12-5. As added by P.L.2-2007, SEC.257.
