Indiana · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 248: South Bend Community school corporation.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 248 is a bill introduced in the Indiana Senate on January 8, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: South Bend Community school corporation. Primary sponsor: Linda Rogers (Republican), Jeff Raatz (Republican), Ryan Mishler (Republican). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 8, 2026): 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 members of the governing body for the South Bend Community school corporation (school corporation) serving on June 30, 2026, shall become on July 1, 2026, an advisory board to the governing body for the school corporation. Provides that, beginning July 1, 2026, members of the governing body for the school corporation shall be appointed by the secretary of education following a nomination process. Establishes a commission to nominate individuals for the governing body.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linda Rogers | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 11 |
| Jeff Raatz | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 27 |
| Ryan Mishler | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 9 |
| Stacey Donato | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 18 |
“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 Senators Rogers, Raatz, Mishler
- Coauthored by Senator Donato