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IN SB0066

Bill

Status

Introduced

12/8/2025

Primary Sponsor

Shelli Yoder

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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)

  • 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

  • Indicators must be neutral regarding specific curricula, ideology, or commercial products, and written in plain language for families, educators, and caregivers

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Education and Career Development12/8/2025

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