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IN HB1195

IN HB1195
High school equivalency programs.

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Introduced
01/05/2026
In Committee
02/12/2026
Crossed Over
01/23/2026
Passed
02/24/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
02/24/2026

Introduced Session

2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

High school equivalency programs. Amends Indiana high school equivalency diploma program eligibility requirements for individuals under 18 years of age. Changes the expiration date of the high school equivalency pilot program from June 30, 2026, to June 30, 2028. Makes conforming changes.

AI Summary

This bill extends the expiration date of Indiana's high school equivalency pilot program from June 30, 2026, to June 30, 2028, and makes changes to the eligibility requirements for individuals under 18 years of age seeking a high school equivalency diploma. Specifically, for those under 18, the bill now requires them to have completed the Indiana career explorer program and an approved assessment measuring readiness for the Indiana high school equivalency test, in addition to obtaining a written recommendation from a parent, school official, or judge, depending on their educational setting. These changes are intended to update and clarify the pathways for younger individuals to obtain a high school equivalency credential.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (7)

Last Action

Signed by the Governor (on 02/24/2026)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2026/bills/house/1195/details
Fiscal Note #1: Senate Enrolled https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/house/bills/HB1195/fiscal-notes/HB1195.04.ENRS.FN001.pdf
BillText https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/house/bills/HB1195/HB1195.04.ENRS.pdf
Fiscal Note #3: Senate Comm Sub https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/house/bills/HB1195/fiscal-notes/HB1195.03.COMS.FN003.pdf
Fiscal Note #2: Senate Comm Sub https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/house/bills/HB1195/fiscal-notes/HB1195.03.COMS.FN002.pdf
BillText https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/house/bills/HB1195/HB1195.03.COMS.pdf
Fiscal Note #1: Senate Comm Sub https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/house/bills/HB1195/fiscal-notes/HB1195.03.COMS.FN001.pdf
Senate Committee Report https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/house/bills/HB1195/committee-reports/HB1195.02.COMH.CRS001.pdf
Vote Sheet February 11, 2026 https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/house/bills/HB1195/votesheets/HB1195.02.COMH.01.pdf
Fiscal Note #3: House Comm Sub https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/house/bills/HB1195/fiscal-notes/HB1195.02.COMH.FN003.pdf
Fiscal Note #2: House Comm Sub https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/house/bills/HB1195/fiscal-notes/HB1195.02.COMH.FN002.pdf
BillText https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/house/bills/HB1195/HB1195.02.COMH.pdf
Fiscal Note #1: House Comm Sub https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/house/bills/HB1195/fiscal-notes/HB1195.02.COMH.FN001.pdf
House Committee Report https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/house/bills/HB1195/committee-reports/HB1195.01.INTR.CRH001.pdf
Vote Sheet January 14, 2026 https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/house/bills/HB1195/votesheets/HB1195.01.INTR.02.pdf
Fiscal Note #1: Introduced https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/house/bills/HB1195/fiscal-notes/HB1195.01.INTR.FN001.pdf
BillText https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/house/bills/HB1195/HB1195.01.INTR.pdf
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