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HB 1045 Indiana House · 2025 Regular Session

Teacher compensation.

Summary
Includes school social workers and school psychologists in the definition of "teacher" for purposes of the requirement for school corporations to expend a certain percentage amount of state tuition support on teacher compensation. Provides that the amount a school corporation expends on costs associated with a memorandum of understanding or any other agreement entered into with a community mental health center or certified or licensed provider to provide mental or behavioral health services to students of the school corporation is included in determining the percentage amount a school corporation is expending.
Issues: ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill expands teacher definition to include social workers/psychologists, mandating school corporations expend state funds on their compensation, directly advancing educator funding.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill requires school corporations to fund mental health services via agreements with community centers, directly supporting mental health access in schools.90% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
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Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 8, 2025 Last action Jan 27, 2025
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1 primary · 1 co-sponsor

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Party
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Photo of Steve Bartels
Steve Bartels
RRepublican
IN
74
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Photo of Matt Commons
Matt Commons
RRepublican
IN
13