SB 305 IN

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Amends the: (1) definition of "eligible student" for purposes of eligibility under the Indiana education scholarship account program (program); (2) definition of "qualified expenses" under the program to include additional items, including computer hardware or other technological devices, and remove certain in-person requirements; (3) grant amount that an eligible student may receive under the program; and (4) date by which a parent or emancipated student must open an education scholarship account to participate in the program. Provides that the treasurer of state shall accept applications July 1 through June 30 of each year for the immediately following school year. (Current law requires applications to be submitted for an eligible student not later than September 1 for the immediately following school year.) Establishes requirements regarding using grants under the program for computer hardware or other technological devices. Provides that at least 50% of the total number of grants awarded each school year must be awarded to students with a disability who require special education and for whom an individualized education program, service plan, or choice special education plan has been developed.

• Brian Buchanan Republican · author
• Eric Bassler Republican · author
• Linda Rogers Republican · author

1. Jan 12, 2023 Authored by Senators Buchanan and Bassler · upper
2. Jan 12, 2023 First reading: referred to Committee on Education and Career Development · upper
3. Jan 24, 2023 Senator Rogers added as third author · upper
4. Jan 26, 2023 Committee report: amend do pass adopted; reassigned to Committee on Appropriations · upper
5. Jan 26, 2023 Senator Baldwin added as coauthor · upper

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.

• Senate Bill (S) · Jan 26, 2023 · PDF
• Introduced Senate Bill (S) · Jan 12, 2023 · PDF