Indiana legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Indiana HR27: Honoring Emily Schwartz Keirns for receiving the Best of the Best award.
Status: Passed both chambers, February 5, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text:
*HR1524* Introduced Version HOUSE RESOLUTION No. ___ Introduced by: GiaQuinta ____________________________________ A HOUSE RESOLUTION honoring Emily Schwartz Keirns for receiving the Best of the Best award. Whereas, Emily Schwartz Keirns is an administrator at East Allen County Schools (EACS) and teaches English language learners, who are primarily non-native English speakers; Whereas, The Indiana Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (INTESOL) honored her with their Best of the Best award; Whereas, The 10,000-student district has about 1,600 English language learners for the 2025-26 academic year, representing a 41 percent increase since the 2021-22 academic year, according to the Indiana Department of Education. While English language learners are spread across EACS schools, they are predominantly found in classrooms in southeast Fort HR 1524/DI 140 2026 Wayne. According to state data, these students account for percent of enrollment at Southwick Elementary School, percent at Prince Chapman Academy, and 40 percent at Paul Harding Junior High School; Whereas, Emily Schwartz Keirns joined EACS as its Title III director, responsible for overseeing the use of Title III grant funds. Her objective is to ensure that English language learners achieve proficiency in English and meet state academic standards; Whereas, INTESOL's mission is to strengthen the effective teaching and learning of English as a Second Language in Indiana while respecting individuals' language and cultural backgrounds. …
Sponsors
- Philip GiaQuinta (D, HD-080) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : First reading: adopted
- : Authored by Representative GiaQuinta
Common questions
- What is HR27?
- HR27 is a bill in the Indiana Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Honoring Emily Schwartz Keirns for receiving the Best of the Best award.
- What is the status of HR27?
- Passed both chambers as of February 5, 2026. Latest action: First reading: adopted (February 5, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR27?
- Philip GiaQuinta (D, HD-080).
- Where is the official record for HR27?
- On the Indiana Legislature website: /2026/bills/hr0027
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