Indiana · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 269: Youth peer support program.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 269 is a bill introduced in the Indiana Senate on January 8, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Youth peer support program. Primary sponsor: Ron Alting (Republican), Michael Crider (Republican), Vaneta Becker (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 15, 2026): Senator Becker added as third author.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Permits a school corporation to establish a youth peer support program (program). Requires a program to: (1) be developed in consultation with one or more local mental health organizations serving the school's geographic area; (2) utilize evidence based training models approved by the department of education; (3) include written referral protocols to school based and community based mental health services; (4) provide ongoing supervision by a school counselor, school social worker, licensed mental health professional, or qualified community partner; and (5) include safeguards to protect student confidentiality and well-being. Provides that a program may not: (1) provide clinical diagnosis or treatment; (2) be established to replace school counselors or mental health professionals; or (3) require participation by a student. Requires a school corporation to provide certain students voluntary, online mental health screenings. Establishes parameters for certain partnerships between school corporations and local mental health organizations participating in the school corporation's program. Creates the youth peer support advisory committee.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ron Alting | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 22 |
| Michael Crider | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 28 |
| Vaneta Becker | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 50 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Senator Becker added as third author
- Senator Crider added as second author
- First reading: referred to Committee on Health and Provider Services
- Authored by Senator Alting