HB 1308 IN

Indiana bright start program and fund.

IN · session 2026 · Assembly / House · bill

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Introduced Jan 6, 2026

Latest action (Jan 6, 2026) Authored by Representative Burton

Summary

Establishes the Indiana bright start program (program) to support the early learning and child care needs of working families with eligible children. Provides that the office of the secretary of family and social services (office) shall develop and implement the program, and may contract with nonprofit corporations to facilitate the program. Establishes the Indiana bright start program fund. Requires the office, beginning October 1, 2027, to annually submit a report to the governor and legislative council with information concerning the program.

Sponsor (1)

Alex Burton Democratic · author

Action history (2)

Jan 6, 2026 First reading: referred to Committee on Family, Children and Human Affairs · lower
Jan 6, 2026 Authored by Representative Burton · lower

Subjects

AGENCIES; Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA)BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COUNCILS; Newly CreatedBUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS AND ASSOCIATIONS; Charitable Organizations and NonprofitsCHILDREN AND MINORS; Child Care ProgramsGENERAL ASSEMBLY; Legislative CouncilSTATE ELECTED OFFICIALS; Governor

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