Indiana · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 200: Public school matters.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 200 is a bill introduced in the Indiana Senate on January 6, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Public school matters. Primary sponsor: Jeff Raatz (Republican), Eric Koch (Republican), Garrett Bascom (Republican). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 12, 2026): Public Law 149.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Provides that certain: (1) indemnity; (2) choice of law; and (3) automatic renewal; provisions contained in contracts entered into, amended, or renewed after June 30, 2026, between the governing body of a school corporation or the equivalent authority for a charter school and a vendor are against public policy and are void and unenforceable. Provides that certain youth organizations may submit a grievance to the department of education if a public school refuses to allow the organization to provide information to students under certain conditions. Provides that, if a public school allows a postsecondary educational institution to provide certain information to students, the public school shall allow military personnel to provide certain information to students.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Raatz | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 27 |
| Eric Koch | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 44 |
| Garrett Bascom | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 68 |
| Bob Behning | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 91 |
| Michelle Davis | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 58 |
“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 149
- Signed by the Governor
- Signed by the President of the Senate
- Signed by the Speaker
- Signed by the President Pro Tempore
- Senate concurred with House amendments; Roll Call 295: yeas 35, nays 13
- Motion to concur filed
- Returned to the Senate with amendments
- Third reading: passed; Roll Call 346: yeas 66, nays 30
- Second reading: ordered engrossed
- Committee report: amend do pass, adopted
- Representative Davis added as cosponsor
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