Bill > HB1492

This bill modifies Indiana's education transfer laws by removing existing prohibitions against students transferring between school corporations primarily for athletic reasons. The bill updates several sections of Indiana Code related to student transfers, making key changes to how school corporations can handle transfer requests. Specifically, the legislation eliminates language that previously prevented students from enrolling in a school corporation where they do not have legal settlement if the primary motivation was athletic participation. The bill also makes technical amendments to numbering and references within existing transfer regulations, such as adjusting subsection lettering and updating website terminology. Under the new provisions, school corporations will have more flexibility in accepting student transfers, with some remaining restrictions such as capacity limits and the ability to deny transfers for disciplinary reasons. The changes will take effect on July 1, 2025, giving school corporations time to adjust their policies and procedures to align with the new transfer guidelines.

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https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2025/bills/house/1492/details