Bill > HB1064

This bill modifies Indiana's school transfer laws by removing prohibitions on students enrolling in school corporations primarily for athletic reasons. The legislation updates existing statutes related to school transfers, making it easier for students to change schools across different school corporations. Specifically, the bill eliminates language that previously prevented students from transferring to a school corporation where they do not have legal settlement if their primary motivation was athletic participation. The bill also makes several technical changes to the existing law, such as renumbering subsections and updating reference numbers. Key provisions include maintaining requirements for school corporations to establish transfer student capacity, publication of transfer dates, and prioritizing certain transfer requests (such as for students with siblings or parents employed in the school corporation). The bill provides school corporations with some discretion in transfer decisions, allowing them to deny transfers in cases of significant disciplinary history or potential attendance issues, while also ensuring that transfers cannot be denied based on academic records, test scores, or disabilities. The changes will take effect on July 1, 2025, giving school corporations time to adjust to the new regulations.

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https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2025/bills/house/1064/details