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