HB 1251 IN

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Requires the department of education (department) to apply to the United States Department of Education for assessment flexibility. Requires the department to: (1) prepare a report that includes information and recommendations regarding establishing and implementing a parent-teacher compact program; and (2) submit the report to the legislative council not later than November 1, 2022. Provides that the state board of education (state board) shall, in consultation with postsecondary educational institutions and various businesses and industries, identify what skills or traits students need to be successful upon completion of high school. Requires the department to conduct a research study regarding academic standards. Requires the department to establish an online adjunct teacher portal. Provides that the governing body of a school corporation may issue an adjunct teacher permit to an individual who meets certain requirements. Establishes requirements for adjunct teacher employment agreements. Provides that the employment agreements are not subject to certain requirements regarding teacher salaries and school corporation local compensation plans. Provides that: (1) an adjunct teacher is not a school employee for purposes of collective bargaining; and (2) an employment agreement with an adjunct teacher is not subject to a collective bargaining agreement. Provides that the school employer shall discuss the use of adjunct teachers with the exclusive representative of certificated employees. Requires the governing body of a school corporation to announce any vacant adjunct teacher positions at meetings of the governing body. Amends the definition of "primary use of the building" for certain applicable high schools for purposes of occupancy classification requirements. Amends the definition of "appropriate vehicle". Provides that a special purpose bus or an appropriate vehicle may be used to transport students under certain circumstances. Provides that the state board may adopt emergency rules relating to school accreditation. Provides that the driver of a special purpose bus or an appropriate vehicle must pass an expanded criminal history check and an expanded child protection index check. Makes changes to visual acuity requirements for a bus driver. Establishes the Indiana student enrichment grant program (program). Provides that an enrichment student is eligible to establish an Indiana enrichment scholarship account. Provides that an enrichment student may receive $1,000 to be used for certain qualified expenses. Provides that the department shall administer the program. Provides that the program expires July 1, 2025.

• Robert Behning Republican · author
• Jeff Raatz Republican · sponsor
• Dennis Kruse · sponsor

1. Jan 6, 2022 Authored by Representative Behning · lower
2. Jan 6, 2022 First reading: referred to Committee on Education · lower
3. Jan 24, 2022 Representatives Carbaugh, Davis M, Goodrich added as coauthors · lower
4. Jan 24, 2022 Committee report: amend do pass, adopted · lower
5. Jan 27, 2022 Amendment #1 (Behning) prevailed; voice vote · lower
6. Jan 27, 2022 Amendment #3 (Smith V) failed; Roll Call 132: yeas 28, nays 63 · lower
7. Jan 27, 2022 Second reading: amended, ordered engrossed · lower
8. Jan 31, 2022 Senate sponsor: Senator Raatz · lower
9. Jan 31, 2022 Third reading: passed; Roll Call 159: yeas 73, nays 17 · lower
10. Feb 1, 2022 Referred to the Senate · lower
11. Feb 8, 2022 First reading: referred to Committee on Education and Career Development · upper
12. Feb 24, 2022 Committee report: amend do pass, adopted · upper
13. Feb 28, 2022 Amendment #7 (Young M) failed; voice vote · upper
14. Feb 28, 2022 Amendment #1 (Ford J.D.) failed; voice vote · upper
15. Feb 28, 2022 Amendment #2 (Ford J.D.) failed; voice vote · upper
16. Feb 28, 2022 Amendment #3 (Ford J.D.) failed; Roll Call 271: yeas 12, nays 38 · upper
17. Feb 28, 2022 Amendment #4 (Ford J.D.) failed; Roll Call 272: yeas 12, nays 38 · upper
18. Feb 28, 2022 Amendment #6 (Ford J.D.) failed; Roll Call 273: yeas 14, nays 36 · upper
19. Feb 28, 2022 Second reading: ordered engrossed · upper
20. Mar 1, 2022 Third reading: passed; Roll Call 302: yeas 34, nays 14 · upper
21. Mar 1, 2022 Senator Kruse added as second sponsor · upper
22. Mar 2, 2022 Returned to the House with amendments · upper
23. Mar 2, 2022 Motion to dissent filed · lower
24. Mar 2, 2022 House dissented from Senate amendments · lower
25. Mar 2, 2022 House conferees appointed: Behning and Smith V · lower
26. Mar 2, 2022 House advisors appointed: Clere, Goodrich and DeLaney · lower
27. Mar 2, 2022 Senate conferees appointed: Raatz and Ford J.D. · upper
28. Mar 2, 2022 Senate advisors appointed: Byrne, Qaddoura and Rogers · upper
29. Mar 8, 2022 Representative Goodrich removed as advisor · lower
30. Mar 8, 2022 Representative Smith V removed as conferee · lower
31. Mar 8, 2022 Representative Goodrich added as conferee · lower
32. Mar 8, 2022 Senator Rogers removed as advisor · upper
33. Mar 8, 2022 Senator Ford J.D. removed as conferee · upper
34. Mar 8, 2022 Senator Rogers added as conferee · upper
35. Mar 8, 2022 CCR # 1 filed in the House · lower
36. Mar 8, 2022 CCR # 1 filed in the Senate · upper
37. Mar 8, 2022 Rules Suspended. Conference Committee Report 1: adopted by the House; Roll Call 395: yeas 70, nays 28 · lower
38. Mar 9, 2022 Signed by the President Pro Tempore · upper
39. Mar 9, 2022 Signed by the Speaker · lower
40. Mar 9, 2022 Rules Suspended. Conference Committee Report 1: adopted by the Senate; Roll Call 375: yeas 33, nays 17 · upper
41. Mar 15, 2022 Signed by the President of the Senate · upper
42. Mar 18, 2022 Signed by the Governor · executive
43. Mar 18, 2022 Public Law 168 · lower

The published texts of this bill as it moves through the legislature. Each links to the official document on the state legislature site. Data from OpenStates.

• Enrolled House Bill (H) · Mar 9, 2022 · PDF
• Introduced House Bill (H) · Jan 5, 2022 · PDF
• House Bill (H) · Jan 24, 2022 · PDF
• Engrossed House Bill (H) · Jan 27, 2022 · PDF
• House Bill (S) · Feb 24, 2022 · PDF