Schools, funding, and religion.
Summary
Requires a public school, including a charter school, to teach the Bible as literature. Prohibits a governmental entity from denying benefits to any person on the basis of: (1) Article 1, Section 6 of the Constitution of the State of Indiana; (2) separation of church and state; or (3) the establishment clause; and establishes certain exceptions. Permits a person adversely affected by a violation to file a civil action against the governmental entity. Authorizes a: (1) prevailing plaintiff in a suit brought against a governmental entity; and (2) prevailing party, in a suit brought by a governmental entity; to obtain court costs and reasonable attorney's fees.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 5, 2026
Last action Jan 12, 2026
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Total actions
3
Key actions
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Committee
0
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Craig Haggard
RRepublican
Co
Dale DeVon
RRepublican
Co
J.D. Prescott
RRepublican
Co
Michelle Davis
RRepublican
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