Indiana legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Indiana SB199: Various education matters.
Status: Chaptered, March 5, 2026
Makes changes to the composition of the case review panel established by an interscholastic athletic association. Requires the secretary of education, not later than December 1, 2026, to identify key metrics and activities concerning civic literacy and to submit the information to the general assembly. Requires the secretary of education, not later than December 1, 2026, to identify and make certain recommendations concerning paid leave for employees following certain events and to submit the findings to the general assembly. Provides that certain requirements apply to schools in which, over the course of three consecutive years, fewer than 75% of students achieved a valid passing score on the determinant evaluation of reading skills. Requires the commission for higher education (commission), not later than December 1, 2026, to evaluate accrediting agencies of state educational institutions and to report the commission's findings and recommendations to the general assembly. Provides that state educational institutions with degree programs that meet the definition of a low earning outcome program under federal law must request approval from the commission to continue the degree program.
What the bill says
An act to amend the Indiana Code concerning education.
From the enrolled text:
AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning education. SECTION 1. IC 20-26-14-6, AS AMENDED BY P.L.43-2021, SECTION 78, IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2026]: Sec. 6. (a) The association must establish a case review panel that meets the following requirements: (1) The panel has nine (9) members. (2) The secretary of education or the secretary's designee is a member of the panel and is the chairperson of the panel. (3) The secretary of education appoints as members of the panel persons having the following qualifications: (A) Four (4) parents of high school students. (B) Two (2) high school principals. (C) Two (2) high school athletic directors. (B) Four (4) school administrators. (4) The secretary of education shall administer the functions of the panel. (5) A member of the panel serves for a four (4) year term, subject to the following: (A) An appointee who ceases to meet the member's qualification under subdivision (3) ceases to be a member of the panel. (B) The secretary of education shall appoint fifty percent SEA 199 -- CC 1 (50%) of the initial appointees under each clause in subdivision (3) for terms of two (2) years, so that terms of the panel are staggered. (6) The panel must meet monthly, unless there are no cases before the panel. The …
Sponsors
- Jeff Raatz (R, SD-027) · primary sponsor
- Linda Rogers (R, SD-011)
Latest actions
- : Public Law 120
- : Signed by the Governor
- : Rules Suspended. Conference Committee Report 1: adopted by the Senate; Roll Call 310: yeas 34, nays 14
- : Signed by the President of the Senate
- : Signed by the Speaker
- : Signed by the President Pro Tempore
- : Rules Suspended. Conference Committee Report 1: adopted by the House; Roll Call 404: yeas 62, nays 32
- : Senator Walker K added as conferee
- : Senator Hunley removed as conferee
- : Representative Teshka added as conferee
Votes
- SB0199.06.ENGH.CCS001 (February 27, 2026): 34 yea, 14 nay, passed
- SB0199.06.ENGH.CCH001 (February 27, 2026): 62 yea, 32 nay, passed
- SB0199.05.COMH (February 17, 2026): 67 yea, 28 nay, passed
- SB0199.05.COMH.AMH002 (February 16, 2026): 38 yea, 52 nay, failed
- SB0199.03.ENGS (January 29, 2026): 46 yea, 2 nay, passed
Subjects: TECHNOLOGY; Communication (Including Internet, Phone Lines, Print Media, Radio, and Television), SCHOOLS; ILEARN (Formerly ISTEP) and Testing Programs, GENERAL ASSEMBLY; Generally, HIGHER EDUCATION; Financial Assistance (Including Student Assistance, Loans, Grants, and FAFSA), AGENCIES; Department of Education (DOE) and Secretary of Education, AGENCIES; Commission for Higher Education (CHE), CHILDREN AND MINORS; Generally, SCHOOLS; Curricula
Common questions
- What is SB199?
- SB199 is a bill in the Indiana Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Various education matters.
- What does SB199 do?
- In its own words: An act to amend the Indiana Code concerning education.
- What is the status of SB199?
- Chaptered as of March 5, 2026. Latest action: Public Law 120 (March 5, 2026).
- Who sponsored SB199?
- Jeff Raatz (R, SD-027), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for SB199?
- On the Indiana Legislature website: https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2026/bills/senate/199
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