Indiana · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1435: STEM enrollment.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1435 is a bill introduced in the Indiana House on January 21, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: STEM enrollment. Primary sponsor: Ben Smaltz (Republican). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 21, 2025): Coauthored by Representatives Judy and Lucas.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires the board of trustees of each state educational institution (institution) to adopt a policy that prohibits certain foreign students from enrolling in or receiving instruction in a qualifying STEM program offered by the institution. Requires that the policy be established and enforced not later than August 15, 2025. Provides that the policy must apply to certain foreign students who enroll in an institution after August 15, 2025.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Smaltz | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 52 |
| Chris Judy | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 83 |
| Jim Lucas | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 69 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Coauthored by Representatives Judy and Lucas
- First reading: referred to Committee on Education
- Authored by Representative Smaltz