IN SB0155

Prohibits boards of trustees at state educational institutions (Ball State University, Indiana University, Indiana State University, Purdue University, and University of Southern Indiana) from imposing mandatory or presumptive age limits in hiring or continued employment of officers, faculty, or counsel.

Exempts fire departments established by and police officers appointed by state educational institution boards of trustees from the age limit restrictions.

Applies to employment decisions for officers, faculty, employees, consultants, and counsel necessary to implement institutional policies.

Becomes effective upon passage.

Declares an emergency for the act.