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IN HB1004

Bill

Status

Passed

3/4/2026

Primary Sponsor

Robert Behning

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Modifies school corporation accounting requirements, expands the "nonpublic school" definition, and updates state board of education duties and transition provisions following recodification

  • Allows charter schools to enter public-private agreements for school construction or renovation, and permits temporary teacher contracts for educators with emergency permits

  • Updates student-related provisions including graduation plan requirements, excused absence policies, internet use policies, and automated external defibrillator (AED) requirements in schools

  • Transfers firearm educational materials responsibility from the Department of Education to the Department of Homeland Security and modifies Indiana Secured School Fund grant award processes

  • Repeals numerous expired or obsolete education provisions including the primary care physician loan forgiveness program, Indiana excellence in teaching endowment, technology plan grant program, and various reporting requirements for schools and the department

Legislative Description

Various education matters.

Last Action

Public Law 74

3/4/2026

Committee Referrals

Appropriations2/12/2026
Education and Career Development2/2/2026
Education1/8/2026

Full Bill Text

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