Bill > HB1258

This bill modifies the requirements for teacher compensation in school corporations across Indiana, specifically increasing the mandated percentage of state tuition support that must be spent on teacher compensation from 62% to 70% starting July 1, 2026. The legislation requires school corporations to expend this percentage on various teacher-related expenses, including base salary, adjunct teacher pay, supplemental pay, stipends, and compensation for teachers in special education cooperatives or interlocal agreements. The bill also mandates that these compensation calculations include teacher benefits and expenses related to dropout recovery educational services. If a school corporation fails to meet these compensation requirements, the Department of Education must notify the school corporation's superintendent, business officer, and governing body, who must then publicly acknowledge the notice, record it in meeting minutes, and publish the notice on their website. The bill removes previous provisions allowing schools to apply for waivers if they cannot meet the compensation requirements and introduces a more transparent reporting and accountability mechanism for school corporations regarding teacher compensation expenditures.

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https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2025/bills/house/1258/details