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Introduced
01/08/2026
01/08/2026
In Committee
01/08/2026
01/08/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
South Bend Community school corporation. Provides that members of the governing body for the South Bend Community school corporation (school corporation) serving on June 30, 2026, shall become on July 1, 2026, an advisory board to the governing body for the school corporation. Provides that, beginning July 1, 2026, members of the governing body for the school corporation shall be appointed by the secretary of education following a nomination process. Establishes a commission to nominate individuals for the governing body.
AI Summary
This bill fundamentally changes how the governing body of the South Bend Community school corporation is structured and appointed. Starting July 1, 2026, the current members of the governing body will transition to an advisory board, meaning they will offer recommendations but will not have decision-making power. The new seven-member governing body will be appointed by the secretary of education, who will select from a list of candidates nominated by a newly established governing body nominating commission. This commission, composed of nine members appointed by various local organizations and government bodies, will be responsible for reviewing applications and interviewing potential candidates before submitting nominations to the secretary of education. The bill also clarifies that certain existing laws regarding school corporations will no longer apply to South Bend after June 30, 2026, and establishes specific procedures for filling vacancies on both the new governing body and the nominating commission.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Senate Education and Career Development Hearing (08:00:00 1/15/2026 Senate Chamber) (on 01/15/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2026/bills/senate/248/details |
| Senate Education and Career Development Amendment #1 | https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/senate/bills/SB0248/committee-amendments/drafts/AM024801.pdf |
| BillText | https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/senate/bills/SB0248/SB0248.01.INTR.pdf |
| Fiscal Note #1: Introduced | https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/senate/bills/SB0248/fiscal-notes/SB0248.01.INTR.FN001.pdf |
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