HB 1609 IN

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Repeals provisions concerning the work Indiana program. Defines "adult education and literacy activities" and requires that certain money appropriated by the general assembly be used for workforce preparation activities and integrated education and training. Removes or amends certain provisions regarding: (1) reimbursements to eligible providers for adult education that is provided to certain individuals; and (2) adult education grants provided to employers of eligible employees. Allows the department of workforce development to grant a specified diploma to an individual who demonstrates high school level skills through certain competency based assessments and obtains an industry recognized credential. Specifies the meaning of "authorization" for the purpose of certain provisions related to postsecondary proprietary educational institutions. Makes conforming changes.

• Michelle Davis Republican · author
• Jeff Raatz Republican · sponsor
• Kyle Walker Republican · sponsor
• John Crane · sponsor

1. Jan 19, 2023 Coauthored by Representative Goodrich · lower
2. Jan 19, 2023 Authored by Representative Davis · lower
3. Jan 19, 2023 First reading: referred to Committee on Education · lower
4. Feb 20, 2023 Committee report: amend do pass, adopted · lower
5. Feb 22, 2023 Second reading: ordered engrossed · lower
6. Feb 23, 2023 Senate sponsors: Senators Raatz, Walker K, Crane · lower
7. Feb 23, 2023 Third reading: passed; Roll Call 219: yeas 94, nays 0 · lower
8. Feb 23, 2023 Representative Criswell C added as coauthor · lower
9. Feb 24, 2023 Referred to the Senate · lower
10. Mar 6, 2023 First reading: referred to Committee on Education and Career Development · upper
11. Mar 20, 2023 Senator Ford J.D. added as cosponsor · upper
12. Mar 23, 2023 Committee report: amend do pass adopted; reassigned to Committee on Appropriations · upper
13. Apr 13, 2023 Committee report: do pass, adopted · upper
14. Apr 17, 2023 Second reading: ordered engrossed · upper
15. Apr 18, 2023 Third reading: passed; Roll Call 452: yeas 50, nays 0 · upper
16. Apr 19, 2023 Returned to the House with amendments · upper
17. Apr 20, 2023 Motion to concur filed · lower
18. Apr 20, 2023 House concurred in Senate amendments; Roll Call 464: yeas 92, nays 0 · lower
19. Apr 24, 2023 Signed by the Speaker · lower
20. Apr 25, 2023 Signed by the President Pro Tempore · upper
21. Apr 26, 2023 Signed by the President of the Senate · upper
22. May 1, 2023 Public Law 157 · lower
23. May 1, 2023 Signed by the Governor · executive

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) · Apr 20, 2023 · PDF
• Introduced House Bill (H) · Jan 19, 2023 · PDF
• House Bill (H) · Feb 20, 2023 · PDF
• House Bill (S) · Mar 23, 2023 · PDF
• House Bill (S) · Apr 13, 2023 · PDF