HB 1160 IN

Naturalization examination.

IN · session 2026 · Assembly / House · bill

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Introduced Jan 5, 2026

Latest action (Jan 5, 2026) First reading: referred to Committee on Education

Summary

Beginning in the 2026-2027 school year, requires administration of the naturalization examination provided by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (exam) in grade 8. Beginning in the 2030-2031 school year, requires administration of the exam in high school, and requires a student to complete the exam with a score of not less than 70% in order to graduate high school. Allows a student to retake the exam. Allows certain students to obtain an academic waiver for the exam. Makes conforming changes.

Sponsor (1)

Matt Commons Republican · author

2 coauthors / cosponsors

Jake Teshka Republican · coauthor
Beau Baird Republican · coauthor

Action history (3)

Jan 5, 2026 Coauthored by Representatives Teshka, Baird · lower
Jan 5, 2026 Authored by Representative Commons · lower
Jan 5, 2026 First reading: referred to Committee on Education · lower

Subjects

CIVIL LAW AND PROCEDURE; GenerallyCRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE; Offenses Against PropertyFEDERAL GOVERNMENT; Citizenship and ImmigrationTRANSPORTATION; Taxis, Limousines, and Ride-Sharing

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