HB 1408: Education matters.

Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

Includes the general assembly in the list of state entities to which the management performance hub (MPH) must make available certain government information. Provides that the MPH's annual data product: (1) must include certain sources of information; and (2) must be made available to the general assembly. Amends the definition of "workforce focused agency" to include the state workforce development board. Provides that certain workforce related programs include apprenticeship programs, unless the apprenticeship program receives certain funding. Requires a regional representative appointed to the Ivy Tech Community College (college) state board of trustees (state board of trustees) to serve as a nonvoting member of the college campus board (campus board) for the region the member represents. Requires each college campus to review building utilization data prior to approving capital requests or requests for proposals. Requires the state board of trustees to create and approve evaluation tools for campus boards to provide annual feedback on the performance of the campus chancellors. Requires the college to annually provide: (1) certain program and student metrics information; and (2) an analysis of market labor outcomes; to each campus board. Requires each college campus to: (1) prepare a campus strategic plan that connects to the college's strategic plan; and (2) submit the campus strategic plan to the state board of trustees for approval. Provides that, when a vacancy occurs in the position of a campus chancellor, a member of the campus board, selected by the campus board, shall serve on the search committee appointed by the president of the college. Establishes requirements and restrictions regarding adolescent use of social media. Makes a violation of the requirements and restrictions a deceptive act.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 5

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

1. March 4, 2026Signed by the Governor
2. March 4, 2026Public Law 100
3. February 27, 2026Rules Suspended. Conference Committee Report 1: adopted by the Senate; Roll Call 311: yeas 49, nays 1
4. February 27, 2026Signed by the President Pro Tempore
5. February 27, 2026Signed by the President of the Senate
6. February 27, 2026Signed by the Speaker
7. February 26, 2026Conference Committee Report 1: adopted by the House; Roll Call 400: yeas 93, nays 0
8. February 25, 2026CCR # 1 filed in the Senate
9. February 25, 2026CCR # 1 filed in the House
10. February 23, 2026Representative McGuire removed as coauthor
11. February 23, 2026Representative King added as coauthor
12. February 19, 2026Senate advisors appointed: Qaddoura, Goode

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