IC 20-18-2-9: "Individualized education program"

Sec. 9. "Individualized education program" means a written statement developed for a child by a group that includes:

(1) a representative of the school corporation or public agency responsible for educating the child;

(2) the child's teacher;

(3) the child's parent, guardian, or custodian;

(4) if appropriate, the child; and

(5) if the provision of services for a child with a serious emotional disability is considered, a mental health professional provided by:

(A) the community mental health center (as described in IC 12-29); or

(B) a provider (as defined in IC 12-7-2.1-267(5));

serving the community in which the child resides;

and that describes the special education to be provided to the child.