Indiana · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 124: Age for compulsory school attendance.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 124 is a bill introduced in the Indiana Senate on December 11, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Age for compulsory school attendance. Primary sponsor: Greg Taylor (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (December 11, 2025): First reading: referred to Committee on Education and Career Development.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Provides that a student is bound by compulsory school attendance requirements from the beginning of the fall school term for the school year in which the student is five years of age on August 1 of that school year. (Current law provides that a student is bound by compulsory school attendance requirements from the beginning of the fall school term for the school year in which the student becomes seven years of age.) Makes conforming amendments.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Taylor | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 33 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- First reading: referred to Committee on Education and Career Development
- Authored by Senator Taylor G