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HB 1163 Indiana House · 2025 Regular Session

School wellness grant fund.

Summary
Establishes the school wellness grant fund (fund) to provide grants to school corporations to support local wellness initiatives developed by the school corporation. Requires the department of education to develop criteria to award grants from the fund. Makes an appropriation.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates new state appropriation ($1M) for school wellness grants, directly funding public education initiatives through Department of Education.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationEstablishes grant fund for school wellness initiatives, providing direct financial support to K-12 schools via DOE criteria and mandatory appropriation.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill creates grant fund for school wellness initiatives (including health services/mental health), explicitly categorized under HEALTH subjects. Directly funds wellness programs in schools.85% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
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Governor
Introduced Jan 8, 2025 Last action Jan 8, 2025
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Robin Shackleford
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