SB 199 Indiana Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Various education matters.

Summary
Makes changes to the composition of the case review panel established by an interscholastic athletic association. Requires the secretary of education, not later than December 1, 2026, to identify key metrics and activities concerning civic literacy and to submit the information to the general assembly. Requires the secretary of education, not later than December 1, 2026, to identify and make certain recommendations concerning paid leave for employees following certain events and to submit the findings to the general assembly. Provides that certain requirements apply to schools in which, over the course of three consecutive years, fewer than 75% of students achieved a valid passing score on the determinant evaluation of reading skills. Requires the commission for higher education (commission), not later than December 1, 2026, to evaluate accrediting agencies of state educational institutions and to report the commission's findings and recommendations to the general assembly. Provides that state educational institutions with degree programs that meet the definition of a low earning outcome program under federal law must request approval from the commission to continue the degree program.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Feb 2026
Senate Passage
Feb 2026
House Passage
Feb 2026
Signed into Law
Mar 2026
Introduced Jan 5, 2026 Signed Mar 5, 2026
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What changed between versions

Senate Bill (S) Senate Bill (H) · 5 edits
MODERATE
The bill was updated from a Senate version to an Engrossed version, incorporating amendments from the House of Representatives. Key substantive changes include adding new effective dates (January 1, 2027) and expanding requirements for low-earning degree programs to require commission approval. The digest was also revised to clarify social media regulations and remove specific text regarding account configuration for adolescents.
Scope change
The bill's scope was expanded to include new effective dates and stricter oversight for low-earning degree programs at state educational institutions.
TIMELINE

Added January 1, 2027, as an effective date alongside the existing July 1, 2026 date.

REQUIREMENT

Added a requirement for state educational institutions with low-earning degree programs to request approval from the commission to continue those programs.

Removed specific language from the digest regarding the configuration of adolescent social media accounts.

ENFORCEMENT

Updated the digest to clarify that violations of social media requirements are now classified as deceptive acts.

TECHNICAL

Added House sponsors (Behning, King, Teshka) and detailed legislative history dates reflecting the House amendment process.

Floor votes · Senate Jan 29, 2026 · House Feb 17, 2026

How they voted

452
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 48
Jan 29, 2026
D Democratic9
9 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican39
36 Yea 2 Nay 1
92% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
43
Key actions
15
Committee
4
Amendments
8
Mar 5, 2026
Signed into law
Signed by the Governor
executive
Feb 27, 2026
Upper · Passed
Rules Suspended. Conference Committee Report 1: adopted by the Senate; Roll Call 310: yeas 34, nays 14
upper
Feb 27, 2026
Upper · Passed
Signed by the President of the Senate
upper
Feb 27, 2026
Lower · Passed
Signed by the Speaker
lower
Feb 27, 2026
Upper · Passed
Signed by the President Pro Tempore
upper
Feb 27, 2026
Lower · Passed
Rules Suspended. Conference Committee Report 1: adopted by the House; Roll Call 404: yeas 62, nays 32
lower
Feb 19, 2026
Introduced
Senate dissented from House amendments
upper
Feb 17, 2026
Lower · Passed
Third reading: passed; Roll Call 266: yeas 67, nays 28
lower
Feb 16, 2026
Lower · Passed
Amendment #1 (Behning) prevailed; voice vote
lower
Feb 16, 2026
Amended
Amendment #3 (DeLaney) failed; voice vote
lower
Feb 16, 2026
Lower · Passed
Amendment #4 (DeLaney) prevailed; voice vote
lower
Feb 16, 2026
Amended
Amendment #2 (DeLaney) failed; Roll Call 243: yeas 38, nays 52
lower
Feb 12, 2026
Lower · Passed
Committee report: amend do pass, adopted
lower
Jan 29, 2026
Upper · Passed
Third reading: passed; Roll Call 138: yeas 46, nays 2
upper
Jan 28, 2026
Upper · Passed
Amendment #6 (Raatz) prevailed; voice vote
upper
Jan 26, 2026
Upper · Passed
Amendment #3 (Raatz) prevailed; voice vote
upper
Jan 26, 2026
Upper · Passed
Amendment #5 (Raatz) prevailed; voice vote
upper
Jan 15, 2026
Upper · Passed
Committee report: amend do pass, adopted
upper
3 primary · 2 co-sponsors

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