Various education matters.
Summary
Requires the department of education (department) to apply to the United States Department of Education for assessment flexibility. Requires the department to: (1) prepare a report that includes information and recommendations regarding establishing and implementing a parent-teacher compact program; and (2) submit the report to the legislative council not later than November 1, 2022. Provides that the state board of education (state board) shall, in consultation with postsecondary educational institutions and various businesses and industries, identify what skills or traits students need to be successful upon completion of high school. Requires the department to conduct a research study regarding academic standards. Requires the department to establish an online adjunct teacher portal. Provides that the governing body of a school corporation may issue an adjunct teacher permit to an individual who meets certain requirements. Establishes requirements for adjunct teacher employment agreements. Provides that the employment agreements are not subject to certain requirements regarding teacher salaries and school corporation local compensation plans. Provides that: (1) an adjunct teacher is not a school employee for purposes of collective bargaining; and (2) an employment agreement with an adjunct teacher is not subject to a collective bargaining agreement. Provides that the school employer shall discuss the use of adjunct teachers with the exclusive representative of certificated employees. Requires the governing body of a school corporation to announce any vacant adjunct teacher positions at meetings of the governing body. Amends the definition of "primary use of the building" for certain applicable high schools for purposes of occupancy classification requirements. Amends the definition of "appropriate vehicle". Provides that a special purpose bus or an appropriate vehicle may be used to transport students under certain circumstances. Provides that the state board may adopt emergency rules relating to school accreditation. Provides that the driver of a special purpose bus or an appropriate vehicle must pass an expanded criminal history check and an expanded child protection index check. Makes changes to visual acuity requirements for a bus driver. Establishes the Indiana student enrichment grant program (program). Provides that an enrichment student is eligible to establish an Indiana enrichment scholarship account. Provides that an enrichment student may receive $1,000 to be used for certain qualified expenses. Provides that the department shall administer the program. Provides that the program expires July 1, 2025.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2022
Committee Review
Mar 2022
House Passage
Jan 2022
Senate Passage
Mar 2022
Signed into Law
Mar 2022
Introduced Mar 2, 2022
Signed Mar 18, 2022
Floor votes · Senate Mar 1, 2022
How they voted
32–14
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 47
Mar 1, 2022
D
Democratic11
100% Nay
R
Republican36
88% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
43
Key actions
7
Committee
5
Amendments
10
Mar 18, 2022
Signed into law
Signed by the Governor
executive
Mar 9, 2022
Upper · Passed
Rules Suspended. Conference Committee Report 1: adopted by the Senate; Roll Call 375: yeas 33, nays 17
upper
Mar 8, 2022
Lower · Passed
Rules Suspended. Conference Committee Report 1: adopted by the House; Roll Call 395: yeas 70, nays 28
lower
Mar 8, 2022
Introduced
CCR # 1 filed in the Senate
upper
Mar 8, 2022
Introduced
CCR # 1 filed in the House
lower
Mar 2, 2022
Amended
House dissented from Senate amendments
lower
Mar 2, 2022
Introduced
Motion to dissent filed
lower
Mar 2, 2022
Amended
Returned to the House with amendments
upper
Mar 1, 2022
Upper · Passed
Third reading: passed; Roll Call 302: yeas 34, nays 14
upper
Feb 28, 2022
Amended
Amendment #6 (Ford J.D.) failed; Roll Call 273: yeas 14, nays 36
upper
Feb 28, 2022
Amended
Amendment #4 (Ford J.D.) failed; Roll Call 272: yeas 12, nays 38
upper
Feb 28, 2022
Amended
Amendment #3 (Ford J.D.) failed; Roll Call 271: yeas 12, nays 38
upper
Feb 28, 2022
Amended
Amendment #2 (Ford J.D.) failed; voice vote
upper
Feb 28, 2022
Amended
Amendment #1 (Ford J.D.) failed; voice vote
upper
Feb 28, 2022
Amended
Amendment #7 (Young M) failed; voice vote
upper
Feb 24, 2022
Upper · Passed
Committee report: amend do pass, adopted
upper
Feb 1, 2022
Committee
Referred to the Senate
lower
Jan 31, 2022
Lower · Passed
Third reading: passed; Roll Call 159: yeas 73, nays 17
lower
Jan 27, 2022
Amended
Amendment #3 (Smith V) failed; Roll Call 132: yeas 28, nays 63
lower
Jan 27, 2022
Amended
Amendment #1 (Behning) prevailed; voice vote
lower
Jan 24, 2022
Lower · Passed
Committee report: amend do pass, adopted
lower
3 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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