IN HB1095

School police departments established under IC 20-26-16 may participate in the 1977 Police Officers' and Firefighters' Pension and Disability Fund, with school police officers treated as "police officers" for pension purposes

School corporations or charter schools employing school resource officers must enter into a contract or memorandum of understanding with a local law enforcement agency to comply with 1977 fund reporting and payment requirements

Appointing authorities must waive age restrictions for school resource officer applicants who are veterans with at least 20 years of military service and an honorable discharge

School corporation governing bodies may designate an existing local pension board or establish a new board of trustees (7-9 members) to manage school police department pension matters

Effective date: July 1, 2026