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IN HB1160

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/5/2026

Primary Sponsor

Matt Commons

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires all Indiana schools to administer the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services naturalization examination to 8th graders beginning in the 2026-2027 school year
  • Beginning in the 2030-2031 school year, high school students must pass the naturalization exam with a score of 70% or higher to graduate
  • Students who pass the exam in 8th grade with 70% or higher automatically satisfy the high school graduation requirement
  • Students who fail the high school exam may retake it; students with individualized education programs who earn a certificate of completion may receive an academic waiver
  • The Indiana Department of Education must annually report exam participation, pass rates, and first-attempt pass rates to the General Assembly by November 1 and post results on its website within 30 days

Legislative Description

Naturalization examination.

Last Action

First reading: referred to Committee on Education

1/5/2026

Committee Referrals

Education1/5/2026

Full Bill Text

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