Indiana · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 34: Literacy endorsement.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 34 is a bill introduced in the Indiana Senate on January 8, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Literacy endorsement. Primary sponsor: Vaneta Becker (Republican), Sue Glick (Republican), Jean Leising (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 8, 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 the department of education may not renew a practitioner license or an accomplished practitioner license issued to an individual unless the individual receives a literacy endorsement by completing 40 (instead of 80) hours of evidence based professional development. Removes written examination requirements to receive a literacy endorsement for individuals renewing a practitioner license or an accomplished practitioner license. Provides that the state board of education may not require certain individuals to take or pass a written examination to be eligible to receive a literacy endorsement.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vaneta Becker | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 50 |
| Sue Glick | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 13 |
| Jean Leising | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 42 |
“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 Leising, Glick, Becker