Indiana § 4-23-7.1-40.5 Accessible electronic information service; fund established

Indiana Statutes

§ 4-23-7.1-40.5 — Accessible electronic information service; fund established

Indiana § 4-23-7.1-40.5

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Ind. Code § 4-23-7.1-40.5 (2026).

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(a)For purposes of this section, "accessible electronic information service" means a service that provides to an eligible individual news and other timely information, including newspapers, from a multistate service center, using high speed computers and telecommunications technology for Internet acquisition of content and rapid distribution in a form appropriate for use by an eligible individual.

(b)For purposes of this section, "director" refers to the director of the Indiana talking books and braille division of the Indiana state library.

(c)For purposes of this section, "eligible individual" means an individual who is blind or has a disability and qualifies for services under 36 CFR 701.10(b).

(d)For purposes of this section, "qualified entity" means an agency, instrumentality,

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5. (a) For purposes of this section,
"accessible electronic information service" means a service that
provides to an eligible individual news and other timely information,
including newspapers, from a multistate service center, using high
speed computers and telecommunications technology for Internet
acquisition of content and rapid distribution in a form appropriate for
use by an eligible individual.
(b) For purposes of this section, "director" refers to the director of
the Indiana talking books and braille division of the Indiana state
library.
(c) For purposes of this section, "eligible individual" means an
individual who is blind or has a disability and qualifies for services
under 36 CFR 701.10(b).
(d) For purposes of this section, "qualified entity" means an agency,
instrumentality, or political subdivision of the state or a nonprofit
organization that:
(1) using computer technology, produces audio or braille editions
of daily news reports, including newspapers, for the purpose of
providing eligible individuals with access to news;
(2) obtains electronic news text through direct transfer
arrangements made with participating news organizations; and
(3) provides a means of program administration and reader
registration on the Internet.
(e) The director may enter into an agreement with a qualified entity
to provide an accessible electronic information service for eligible
individuals. This service shall be planned for continuation from year to
year and make maximum use of federal and other funds available by:
(1) obtaining grants or in kind support from appropriate programs;
and
(2) securing access to low cost interstate rates for
telecommunications by reimbursement or otherwise.
(f) The accessible electronic information service fund is established
for purposes of this section. The fund consists of appropriations from
the general assembly, loan proceeds, and gifts and grants to the fund.
(g) The treasurer of state shall invest the money in the accessible
electronic information service fund not currently needed to meet the
obligations of the fund in the same manner as other public funds may
be invested.
(h) The money in the accessible electronic information service fund
at the end of a state fiscal year does not revert to the state general fund
but remains in the fund to be used exclusively for purposes of this
section.