Ind. Code § 20-31-9.5-0.5

Sec. 0.5. (a) The state board must approve any contracts necessary to implement IC 20-31-9 and this chapter.

(b) The state board may direct the department to assist the state board with the state board's duties under IC 20-31-9 and this chapter, including, but not limited to:

(1) providing data to the state board that the state board determines is necessary to execute such duties; and

(2) entering into contracts as determined by the state board.