SB 254 Indiana Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Ivy Tech Community College.

Summary

Consolidates duties and responsibilities for Ivy Tech Community College (college). Includes logistics, information technology, and life sciences as areas of expertise for members of the college's board of trustees (board). Provides that members of a campus board may represent an employer that operates within the campus service area. Provides that the campus board, in collaboration with the campus chancellor, shall nominate and submit candidate names in the event of a campus board vacancy. Requires the campus board to: (1) develop and recommend certain plans to the board; and (2) make certain budget recommendations to the campus chancellor. Realigns and consolidates the primary purposes of the college. Consolidates duties and responsibilities for the board. Requires the Indiana economic development corporation, not later than December 1, 2026, to: (1) develop an education to employment research program; and (2) create a framework for education to employment data analysis and data sharing. Repeals certain provisions regarding the purpose and requirements of the college.

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 8, 2026 Signed Mar 5, 2026

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What changed between versions

Senate Bill (H) → Senate Bill (S) · 4 edits

MODERATE

The bill was updated to its final engrossed version with a new title (ES0254.1) and revised dates reflecting House amendments. The most significant policy change is the addition of a new section requiring the Indiana Economic Development Corporation to create an education-to-employment research program by December 1, 2026, to analyze workforce data and support economic strategy. Additionally, the bill now includes new requirements for the state board of trustees to include representatives from business and legislative leadership, while retaining existing rules for campus board composition.

Scope change

The bill's scope expanded to include a new mandate for the Indiana Economic Development Corporation to develop a specific research and data-sharing framework for education and employment, in addition to its existing duties regarding the state board of trustees and campus boards.

REQUIREMENT

Added a new requirement for the Indiana Economic Development Corporation to develop an education-to-employment research program and data analysis framework by December 1, 2026.

Added specific requirements for the state board of trustees to include representatives from the Indiana Chamber of Commerce, Central Indiana Corporate Partnership, and legislative leaders.

TIMELINE

Updated all dates to reflect the House amendment process, changing the effective date context from January 23, 2026, to February 18, 2026.

TECHNICAL

Changed the bill identifier from SB0254.1 to ES0254.1 to indicate it is an Engrossed Senate bill following House action.

Floor votes · Senate Jan 28, 2026 · House Feb 24, 2026

How they voted

47–0

Passed · 1 other

Total votes 48

Jan 28, 2026

D Democratic9

9 Yea

100% Yea

R Republican39

38 Yea 1

97% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions

Key actions

Committee

Mar 5, 2026

Signed into law

Signed by the Governor

executive

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 26, 2026

Upper · Passed

Senate concurred with House amendments; Roll Call 306: yeas 49, nays 0

upper

Feb 24, 2026

Lower · Passed

Third reading: passed; Roll Call 351: yeas 98, nays 0

lower

Feb 18, 2026

Lower · Passed

Committee report: amend do pass, adopted

lower

Jan 28, 2026

Upper · Passed

Third reading: passed; Roll Call 125: yeas 48, nays 0

upper

Jan 22, 2026

Upper · Passed

Committee report: do pass, adopted

upper

4 primary · 7 co-sponsors