Indiana legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Indiana SB254: Ivy Tech Community College.
Status: Signed into law, March 5, 2026
Consolidates duties and responsibilities for Ivy Tech Community College (college). Includes logistics, information technology, and life sciences as areas of expertise for members of the college's board of trustees (board). Provides that members of a campus board may represent an employer that operates within the campus service area. Provides that the campus board, in collaboration with the campus chancellor, shall nominate and submit candidate names in the event of a campus board vacancy. Requires the campus board to: (1) develop and recommend certain plans to the board; and (2) make certain budget recommendations to the campus chancellor. Realigns and consolidates the primary purposes of the college. Consolidates duties and responsibilities for the board. Requires the Indiana economic development corporation, not later than December 1, 2026, to: (1) develop an education to employment research program; and (2) create a framework for education to employment data analysis and data sharing. Repeals certain provisions regarding the purpose and requirements of the college.
What the bill says
An act to amend the Indiana Code concerning higher education.
From the enrolled text:
AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning higher education. SECTION 1. IC 5-28-6-13 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA CODE AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2026]: Sec. 13. (a) Not later than December 1, 2026, the corporation shall develop an education to employment research program. The program must create a framework for education to employment data analysis and data sharing to: (1) inform state policymaking and economic development strategy; (2) promote labor market alignment; (3) facilitate statewide and regional talent planning; (4) strengthen workforce training programs; and (5) support return on investment analysis. (b) The corporation shall develop the program described in subsection (a) in collaboration with the following five (5) individuals: (1) The secretary of education (appointed under IC 20-19-1-1.1), or the secretary's designee. (2) The chief executive officer of the Indiana Chamber of Commerce, or the chief executive officer's designee, representing the state's business community. (3) The chief executive officer of the Central Indiana Corporate Partnership, or the chief executive officer's SEA 254 -- Concur designee, representing the state's priority industry sectors for economic growth. (4) One (1) member of the Indiana General Assembly designated by the speaker of the house of representatives. (5) One (1) member of the Indiana General Assembly designated by the president pro tempore of the senate. (c) …
Sponsors
- Greg Goode (R, SD-038) · primary sponsor
- Jeff Raatz (R, SD-027)
- Fady Qaddoura (D, SD-030)
- J.D. Ford (D, SD-029)
- Rodney Pol (D, SD-004)
- Greg Taylor (D, SD-033)
- Lonnie Randolph (D, SD-002)
Latest actions
- : Signed by the Governor
- : Public Law 130
- : Signed by the President of the Senate
- : Signed by the Speaker
- : Signed by the President Pro Tempore
- : Senate concurred with House amendments; Roll Call 306: yeas 49, nays 0
- : Returned to the Senate with amendments
- : Motion to concur filed
- : Third reading: passed; Roll Call 351: yeas 98, nays 0
- : Second reading: ordered engrossed
Votes
- SB0254.03.COMH.CON01 (February 26, 2026): 49 yea, 0 nay, passed
- SB0254.03.COMH (February 24, 2026): 98 yea, 0 nay, passed
- SB0254.02.COMS (January 28, 2026): 48 yea, 0 nay, passed
Subjects: STATE ELECTED OFFICIALS; Governor, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COUNCILS; Generally, AGENCIES; Commission for Higher Education (CHE), HIGHER EDUCATION; Generally, HIGHER EDUCATION; Colleges and Universities (Including Ivy Tech)
Common questions
- What is SB254?
- SB254 is a bill in the Indiana Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Ivy Tech Community College.
- What does SB254 do?
- In its own words: An act to amend the Indiana Code concerning higher education.
- What is the status of SB254?
- Signed into law as of March 5, 2026. Latest action: Signed by the Governor (March 5, 2026).
- Who sponsored SB254?
- Greg Goode (R, SD-038), with 6 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for SB254?
- On the Indiana Legislature website: https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2026/bills/senate/254
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