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IN SB0066
Bill
Status
12/8/2025
Primary Sponsor
Shelli Yoder
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AI Summary
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Early learning advisory committee must establish and publish kindergarten readiness indicators by July 1, 2027, covering skills and behaviors from birth through age 5 across six developmental domains including literacy, mathematics, physical health, and behavioral well-being
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Indicators must be published on a single website page titled "Kindergarten Readiness Roadmap" with printable one-page summaries for each age band (birth-1, 1-2, 2-3, 3-4, and 4-5 years)
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Department of Education, Office of Early Childhood and Out of School Learning, and Indiana Department of Health must display prominent links to the roadmap on their websites, including maternal/child health, WIC, and home visiting pages
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Indicators must be neutral regarding specific curricula, ideology, or commercial products, and written in plain language for families, educators, and caregivers
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Implementation must use existing staff, resources, and technology without creating new standalone programs or duplicative materials
Legislative Description
Kindergarten readiness indicators.
Last Action
First reading: referred to Committee on Education and Career Development
12/8/2025