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IN SB0373

IN SB0373
Various education matters.


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Introduced
01/13/2025
In Committee
04/09/2025
Crossed Over
01/29/2025
Passed
04/16/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/06/2025

Introduced Session

2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Various education matters. Provides that the department of education (department) is the proper authority to accept federal funds appropriated to aid in the education of children with disabilities (current law provides that the state board of education is the proper authority). Removes the member of the Indiana Transportation Association from the list of nonvoting members on the state school bus committee. Provides that an individual seeking an initial practitioners license through an alternative certification path must successfully complete an applicable teacher licensing exam as approved by the state board of education (board) (current law requires the successful completion of a Praxis Subject Assessment). Provides that summer school funding may be differentiated based on the course or length of time of the program. Moves the establishment of the division of special education from the board to the department. Changes certain duties for the secretary of education and the director of special education. Provides that the department may suspend or terminate the certification of a scholarship granting organization if the department establishes that the organization has not granted a scholarship within certain time frames.

AI Summary

This bill introduces several key changes to Indiana's education system. It shifts the authority for accepting federal funds for children with disabilities from the state board to the department of education. The bill establishes two three-year pilot programs: one for centralized school facilities and another for student transportation, allowing up to three school applications for each program. The legislation modifies teacher licensing requirements, changing the exam for initial practitioner licenses from the Praxis Subject Assessment to an approved teacher licensing exam. Summer school funding will now be more flexible, with the potential for differentiated funding based on course type and program length. The bill removes the Indiana Transportation Association member from the school bus committee and moves the division of special education from the state board to the department of education. Additionally, it adjusts some duties for the secretary of education and the director of special education. The bill also introduces new provisions for scholarship granting organizations, including potential suspension or termination if they fail to comply with requirements or do not grant scholarships within specified timeframes.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Public Law 201 (on 05/06/2025)

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2025/bills/senate/373/details 01/10/2025
Fiscal Note #1: House Enrolled https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2025/senate/bills/SB0373/fiscal-notes/SB0373.05.ENRH.FN001.pdf 04/24/2025
BillText https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2025/senate/bills/SB0373/SB0373.05.ENRH.pdf 04/24/2025
Conference Report https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2025/senate/bills/SB0373/ccrs/SB0373.04.ENGH.CCS001.pdf 04/23/2025
Conference Report https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2025/senate/bills/SB0373/ccrs/SB0373.04.ENGH.CCH001.pdf 04/23/2025
Fiscal Note #2: House Engrossed https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2025/senate/bills/SB0373/fiscal-notes/SB0373.04.ENGH.FN002.pdf 04/15/2025
Fiscal Note #1: House Engrossed https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2025/senate/bills/SB0373/fiscal-notes/SB0373.04.ENGH.FN001.pdf 04/14/2025
BillText https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2025/senate/bills/SB0373/SB0373.04.ENGH.pdf 04/14/2025
House Amendment #1 https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2025/senate/bills/SB0373/amendments/SB0373.03.COMH.AMH001.pdf 04/14/2025
House Amendment #2 https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2025/senate/bills/SB0373/amendments/SB0373.03.COMH.AMH002.pdf 04/14/2025
House Amendment #3 https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2025/senate/bills/SB0373/amendments/SB0373.03.COMH.AMH003.pdf 04/14/2025
House Amendment #4 https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2025/senate/bills/SB0373/amendments/SB0373.03.COMH.AMH004.pdf 04/14/2025
House Amendment #5 https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2025/senate/bills/SB0373/amendments/SB0373.03.COMH.AMH005.pdf 04/14/2025
Fiscal Note #1: House Comm Sub https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2025/senate/bills/SB0373/fiscal-notes/SB0373.03.COMH.FN001.pdf 04/10/2025
BillText https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2025/senate/bills/SB0373/SB0373.03.COMH.pdf 04/09/2025
House Committee Report https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2025/senate/bills/SB0373/committee-reports/SB0373.02.COMS.CRH001.pdf 04/09/2025
Vote Sheet April 09, 2025 https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2025/senate/bills/SB0373/votesheets/SB0373.02.COMS.04.pdf 04/09/2025
House Education Amendment #10 https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2025/senate/bills/SB0373/committee-amendments/amendments/SB0373.02.COMS.AMH10.pdf 04/09/2025
House Education Amendment #11 https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2025/senate/bills/SB0373/committee-amendments/amendments/SB0373.02.COMS.AMH11.pdf 04/09/2025
House Education Amendment #16 https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2025/senate/bills/SB0373/committee-amendments/amendments/SB0373.02.COMS.AMH16.pdf 04/09/2025
House Education Amendment #16 https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2025/senate/bills/SB0373/committee-amendments/drafts/AM037316.pdf 04/08/2025
House Education Amendment #11 https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2025/senate/bills/SB0373/committee-amendments/drafts/AM037311.pdf 04/01/2025
House Education Amendment #13 https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2025/senate/bills/SB0373/committee-amendments/drafts/AM037313.pdf 04/01/2025
House Education Amendment #2 https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2025/senate/bills/SB0373/committee-amendments/drafts/AM037302.pdf 03/25/2025
House Education Amendment #5 https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2025/senate/bills/SB0373/committee-amendments/drafts/AM037305.pdf 03/25/2025
House Education Amendment #10 https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2025/senate/bills/SB0373/committee-amendments/drafts/AM037310.pdf 03/25/2025
House Education Amendment #9 https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2025/senate/bills/SB0373/committee-amendments/drafts/AM037309.pdf 03/25/2025
House Education Amendment #7 https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2025/senate/bills/SB0373/committee-amendments/drafts/AM037307.pdf 03/24/2025
Fiscal Note #3: Senate Comm Sub https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2025/senate/bills/SB0373/fiscal-notes/SB0373.02.COMS.FN003.pdf 01/28/2025
Fiscal Note #2: Senate Comm Sub https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2025/senate/bills/SB0373/fiscal-notes/SB0373.02.COMS.FN002.pdf 01/27/2025
BillText https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2025/senate/bills/SB0373/SB0373.02.COMS.pdf 01/23/2025
Fiscal Note #1: Senate Comm Sub https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2025/senate/bills/SB0373/fiscal-notes/SB0373.02.COMS.FN001.pdf 01/23/2025
Senate Committee Report https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2025/senate/bills/SB0373/committee-reports/SB0373.01.INTR.CRS001.pdf 01/23/2025
Vote Sheet January 22, 2025 https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2025/senate/bills/SB0373/votesheets/SB0373.01.INTR.04.pdf 01/23/2025
Senate Education and Career Development Amendment #1 https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2025/senate/bills/SB0373/committee-amendments/amendments/SB0373.01.INTR.AMS01.pdf 01/22/2025
Senate Education and Career Development Amendment #1 https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2025/senate/bills/SB0373/committee-amendments/drafts/AM037301.pdf 01/21/2025
Fiscal Note #1: Introduced https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2025/senate/bills/SB0373/fiscal-notes/SB0373.01.INTR.FN001.pdf 01/10/2025
BillText https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2025/senate/bills/SB0373/SB0373.01.INTR.pdf 01/10/2025
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