HB 1232 IN
Schools, funding, and religion.
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Summary
Requires a public school, including a charter school, to teach the Bible as literature. Prohibits a governmental entity from denying benefits to any person on the basis of: (1) Article 1, Section 6 of the Constitution of the State of Indiana; (2) separation of church and state; or (3) the establishment clause; and establishes certain exceptions. Permits a person adversely affected by a violation to file a civil action against the governmental entity. Authorizes a: (1) prevailing plaintiff in a suit brought against a governmental entity; and (2) prevailing party, in a suit brought by a governmental entity; to obtain court costs and reasonable attorney's fees.
Sponsor (1)
- Craig Haggard Republican · author
3 coauthors / cosponsors
- J.D. Prescott Republican · coauthor
- Dale DeVon Republican · coauthor
- Michelle Davis Republican · coauthor
Action history (3)
- Jan 5, 2026 Authored by Representative Haggard · lower
- Jan 5, 2026 First reading: referred to Committee on Education · lower
- Jan 12, 2026 Representatives Prescott, DeVon, Davis added as coauthors · lower
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