IN HB1266

Secretary of education must develop a data science math pathway by December 1, 2026, and submit a report with recommendations for supporting academically and fiscally underperforming schools

Department must evaluate and publish lists of high quality curricular materials on staggered timelines: math by July 1, 2027; English/language arts by July 1, 2028; and science, technology, and engineering by July 1, 2029, with reviews every three years thereafter

Expands alternative teacher certification pathways by allowing individuals with a bachelor's degree plus 18 credit hours in a subject area or passing the state content exam to qualify, and permits emergency permit renewals up to two times for those enrolled in alternative certification programs

Schools seeking four-day school week waivers must meet specific requirements including providing transportation to five-day schools, achieving highest performance ratings, meeting minimum teacher salary thresholds, and offering free enrichment/remediation on non-school days

Indiana elects to participate in the federal tax credit scholarship program under Section 25F of the Internal Revenue Code, requiring the department to identify and submit lists of qualified scholarship granting organizations to the U.S. Treasury