Indiana · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 199: Various education matters.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 199 is a bill introduced in the Indiana Senate on January 5, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Various education matters. Primary sponsor: Jeff Raatz (Republican), Linda Rogers (Republican), Bob Behning (Republican). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 5, 2026): Public Law 120.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
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.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Raatz | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 27 |
| Linda Rogers | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 11 |
| Bob Behning | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 91 |
| Joanna King | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 49 |
| Jake Teshka | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 7 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Public Law 120
- Signed by the Governor
- Rules Suspended. Conference Committee Report 1: adopted by the Senate; Roll Call 310: yeas 34, nays 14
- Signed by the President of the Senate
- Signed by the Speaker
- Signed by the President Pro Tempore
- Rules Suspended. Conference Committee Report 1: adopted by the House; Roll Call 404: yeas 62, nays 32
- Senator Walker K added as conferee
- Senator Hunley removed as conferee
- Representative Teshka added as conferee
- Representative Teshka removed as advisor
- Representative Smith V removed as conferee
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