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This bill amends Indiana's existing good citizenship instruction requirements for public schools by adding three new elements to the curriculum: highlighting the positive personal and societal outcomes of obtaining a high school diploma or equivalency credential, securing full-time employment, and waiting until marriage to have children. The bill expands the current list of good citizenship instruction topics, which already includes principles like honesty, respecting authority, taking personal responsibility, and treating others with respect. By including these new provisions, the legislation aims to provide students with guidance about life choices that could potentially lead to more positive personal and economic outcomes. The amendment will take effect on July 1, 2026, and applies specifically to public schools, with the goal of integrating these additional instructional points into the existing curriculum through existing good citizenship instruction frameworks.

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https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2026/bills/house/1158/details