Indiana legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Indiana HB1102: Applied behavioral analysis therapy services.
Status: In committee, February 10, 2026
Requires, upon request, a public school to consult with and allow certain licensed or board certified behavior analysts and certified registered behavior technicians to provide applied behavioral analysis therapy services in the public school to a student under certain conditions in accordance with the student's special education program or plan. Provides immunity from civil liability for any actions taken in good faith to comply with the requirements. Requires the department of education to prepare and provide information and guidance to assist public schools in implementing the requirements.
What the bill says
A bill FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning education.
From the introduced text:
A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning education. SECTION 1. IC 20-35-15 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA CODE AS A NEW CHAPTER TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2026]: Chapter 15. Access to Services by Licensed or Board Certified Behavior Analysts Sec. 1. This chapter applies to a public school, including a charter school. Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "licensed or board certified behavior analyst" means a behavior analyst with credentialing as a licensed or board or (2) behavior analyst. Sec. 3. (a) This section applies to a student to whom the following applies: (1) The student: (A) is receiving applied behavioral analysis therapy services from a licensed or board certified behavior 2026 IN 1102--LS 6549/DI analyst; and (B) has recently enrolled in a public school. (2) The provision of applied behavioral analysis therapy services are included as part of the student' or (B) plan developed under Section 504 of the federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C. 794. (b) Upon request by the parent of the student or the student, if the student is an adult or emancipated minor, a public school shall do the following: (1) Consult with a licensed or board certified behavior analyst described in subsection (a)(1)(A) regarding the provision of applied behavioral analysis therapy services for the student. …
Sponsors
- Robb Greene (R, HD-047) · primary sponsor
- Julie Olthoff (R, HD-019)
- Lori Goss-Reaves (R, HD-031)
- Maureen Bauer (D, HD-006)
Latest actions
- : Senator Qaddoura added as cosponsor
- : Senator Yoder added as cosponsor
- : First reading: referred to Committee on Education and Career Development
- : Referred to the Senate
- : Third reading: passed; Roll Call 69: yeas 91, nays 0
- : Senate sponsors: Senators Goode, Buchanan, Ford J.D.
- : Second reading: amended, ordered engrossed
- : Amendment #1 (Greene) prevailed; voice vote
- : Committee report: do pass, adopted
- : Representatives Goss-Reaves, Bauer added as coauthors
Votes
- HB1102.02.COMH (January 22, 2026): 91 yea, 0 nay, passed
Subjects: CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE; Immunity, SCHOOLS; Special Education and Special Programs, AGENCIES; Department of Education (DOE) and Secretary of Education, HEALTH; Behavioral Health; Mental Illness and Treatment, EDUCATION; Generally, HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS; Licensing (Including Behavioral and Mental Health)
Common questions
- What is HB1102?
- HB1102 is a bill in the Indiana Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Applied behavioral analysis therapy services.
- What does HB1102 do?
- In its own words: A bill FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning education.
- What is the status of HB1102?
- In committee as of February 10, 2026. Latest action: Senator Qaddoura added as cosponsor (February 10, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB1102?
- Robb Greene (R, HD-047), with 3 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB1102?
- On the Indiana Legislature website: https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2026/bills/house/1102
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