Indiana · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 68: Accelerated graduate degree programs.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 68 is a bill introduced in the Indiana Senate on December 8, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Accelerated graduate degree programs. Primary sponsor: Shelli Yoder (Democratic), Greg Goode (Republican), Michael Crider (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 22, 2026): Senator Crider 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.
Requires each state educational institution that offers a two year graduate degree program in mental or behavioral health to evaluate the graduate degree program to determine the feasibility of providing the program in a specifically structured manner to allow full-time students to complete the program within: (1) one year; or (2) five years if the program is combined with a baccalaureate degree program. Requires certain state educational institutions to offer at least one graduate degree program in one or more certain disciplines that is structured to allow full-time students to complete the program within: (1) one year; or (2) five years if the program is combined with a baccalaureate degree program. Requires certain state educational institutions to report to the commission for higher education (commission) regarding the graduate degree programs. Requires the commission to post the submitted reports on the commission's website.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shelli Yoder | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 40 |
| Greg Goode | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 38 |
| Michael Crider | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 28 |
“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 Crider added as third author
- Senator Goode added as second author
- First reading: referred to Committee on Education and Career Development
- Authored by Senator Yoder