Indiana legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Indiana HB1308: Indiana bright start program and fund.
Status: In committee, January 6, 2026
Establishes the Indiana bright start program (program) to support the early learning and child care needs of working families with eligible children. Provides that the office of the secretary of family and social services (office) shall develop and implement the program, and may contract with nonprofit corporations to facilitate the program. Establishes the Indiana bright start program fund. Requires the office, beginning October 1, 2027, to annually submit a report to the governor and legislative council with information concerning the program.
What the bill says
A bill FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning human services.
From the introduced text:
A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning human services. SECTION 1. IC 12-17.2-7.8 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA CODE AS A NEW CHAPTER TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2026]: Chapter 7.8. Indiana Bright Start Program and Fund Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "accepted intermediary" refers to a nonprofit corporation that has entered into an agreement with the office to facilitate the Indiana bright start program under section 11 of this chapter. Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "CCDF" refers to the federal Child Care and Development Fund program administered under 45 CFR 98 and 45 CFR 99. Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "eligible child" refers to an individual who is: (1) less than five (5) years of age on August 1 of the state fiscal year for which a grant is sought under the Indiana bright start program; (2) a resident of Indiana or otherwise has legal settlement in 2026 IN 1308--LS 6797/DI Indiana, as determined under IC 20-26-11; and (3) unable to participate in the prekindergarten program (as described in IC 12-17.2-7.2-5) or CCDF because the individual: (A) is a member of a household with an annual income that exceeds eligibility limits; or (B) has been placed on a wait list. Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, …
Sponsors
- Alex Burton (D, HD-077) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Authored by Representative Burton
- : First reading: referred to Committee on Family, Children and Human Affairs
Subjects: STATE ELECTED OFFICIALS; Governor, CHILDREN AND MINORS; Child Care Programs, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COUNCILS; Newly Created, GENERAL ASSEMBLY; Legislative Council, BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS AND ASSOCIATIONS; Charitable Organizations and Nonprofits, AGENCIES; Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA)
Common questions
- What is HB1308?
- HB1308 is a bill in the Indiana Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Indiana bright start program and fund.
- What does HB1308 do?
- In its own words: A bill FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning human services.
- What is the status of HB1308?
- In committee as of January 6, 2026. Latest action: Authored by Representative Burton (January 6, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB1308?
- Alex Burton (D, HD-077).
- Where is the official record for HB1308?
- On the Indiana Legislature website: https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2026/bills/house/1308
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