Indiana · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 373: Various education matters.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 373 is a bill introduced in the Indiana Senate on January 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Various education matters. Primary sponsor: Bob Behning (Republican), Linda Rogers (Republican), Jeff Raatz (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 6, 2025): Public Law 201.
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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 (department) is the proper authority to accept federal funds appropriated to aid in the education of children with disabilities (current law provides that the state board of education is the proper authority). Removes the member of the Indiana Transportation Association from the list of nonvoting members on the state school bus committee. Provides that an individual seeking an initial practitioners license through an alternative certification path must successfully complete an applicable teacher licensing exam as approved by the state board of education (board) (current law requires the successful completion of a Praxis Subject Assessment). Provides that summer school funding may be differentiated based on the course or length of time of the program. Moves the establishment of the division of special education from the board to the department. Changes certain duties for the secretary of education and the director of special education. Provides that the department may suspend or terminate the certification of a scholarship granting organization if the department establishes that the organization has not granted a scholarship within certain time frames.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bob Behning | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 91 |
| Linda Rogers | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 11 |
| Jeff Raatz | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 27 |
“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 201
- Signed by the Governor
- Signed by the President of the Senate
- Signed by the Speaker
- Rules Suspended. Conference Committee Report 1: adopted by the House; Roll Call 549: yeas 91, nays 0
- Signed by the President Pro Tempore
- Rules Suspended. Conference Committee Report 1: adopted by the Senate; Roll Call 508: yeas 31, nays 19
- CCR # 1 filed in the Senate
- CCR # 1 filed in the House
- Senate conferees appointed: Raatz and Hunley
- Senate advisors appointed: Qaddoura and Rogers
- House advisors appointed: McGuire, Davis, DeLaney, Klinker and Smith V
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