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This bill aims to consolidate and clarify the duties and responsibilities of Ivy Tech Community College, its board of trustees, and its campus boards, while also establishing a new education-to-employment research program. Key provisions include expanding the expertise required for board members to include logistics, information technology, and life sciences, and allowing campus board members to represent employers within their service area. The bill also formalizes the process for nominating candidates to fill campus board vacancies, requiring collaboration between the campus board and the campus chancellor. Furthermore, it mandates the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) to create an education-to-employment research program by December 1, 2026, to analyze data and inform state economic development strategies, labor market alignment, talent planning, workforce training, and return on investment. The bill also redefines the primary purposes of Ivy Tech to focus on serving as the state's workforce engine by aligning academic curriculum with employer needs and providing pathways to direct employment, while also maintaining its role as an open-access institution for various learners and promoting education and economic development through assessment and training services.

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https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2026/bills/senate/254/details