Behavioral issues in schools.
Summary
Permits a governing body of a school corporation to establish a disruption policy concerning student removal from and reentry to a classroom. Provides that a principal, teacher, or school staff member may immediately remove a disruptive student for a violation of school policy. Provides that a principal must determine a disruptive student's placement. Provides that a disruptive student who is removed from a classroom at least three times during a 30 day period shall be considered chronically disruptive and may be suspended. Requires that a disruption policy must be included in certain written regulations.
Bill status
failed
2 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2024
Committee Review
Jan 2024
House Failed
Feb 2024
Governor
Introduced Jan 9, 2024
Last action Feb 1, 2024
Floor votes · House Feb 1, 2024
How they voted
30–63
Failed · 6 other
Total votes 99
Feb 1, 2024
D
Democratic28
96% Yea
I
Independent1
100% Nay
R
Republican70
88% Nay
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
7
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Amendments
1
Feb 1, 2024
Vote failed
House Vote: fail (30-63-6)
house
Feb 1, 2024
Amended
Amendment #2 (Smith V) failed; Roll Call 115: yeas 31, nays 63
lower
Jan 25, 2024
Lower · Passed
Committee report: do pass, adopted
lower
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Vernon Smith
DDemocratic
Co
Bob Behning
RRepublican
Co
Michelle Davis
RRepublican
Ask Maddy
·
AI policy assistant
Ask Maddy about HB 1262
Scope: IN
Hi! I can help you understand HB 1262. What would you like to know?
Try one of these
i
Maddy answers using official bill text and legislative records. Always verify before sharing.
Sources cited inline