IN HB1629 | 2019 | Regular Session
Status
Completed Legislative Action
Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Republican 5-1)
Status: Passed on May 6 2019 - 100% progression
Action: 2019-05-06 - Public Law 287
Text: Latest bill text (Enrolled) [PDF]
Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Republican 5-1)
Status: Passed on May 6 2019 - 100% progression
Action: 2019-05-06 - Public Law 287
Text: Latest bill text (Enrolled) [PDF]
Summary
Various education matters. Provides that a school corporation or charter school may not charge a fee for the first five hours required to search for a record that is in an electronic format. Provides, with an exception, that a school corporation or charter school may charge a search fee for any time spent searching for a record that is in an electronic format that exceeds five hours. Makes changes to the definition of "elementary school". Provides that each school corporation may encourage the development of a community service ethic among high school students in grades 9 through 12. (Current law provides that each school corporation may encourage the development of a community service ethic among high school students in grade 11 or 12.) Provides that the admission of a charter school or state accredited nonpublic school student to a technical education center will not result in the denial of a placement for a student enrolled in the school corporation. Beginning with the 2022-2023 cohort, expands the EARN Indiana program to include secondary school students. Provides that the department of education (department) shall make every reasonable attempt to provide the same voice-to-text, screen reader, or human reader accommodations to a particular student on every section of the statewide assessment program as provided as part of the student's: (1) individualized education program; (2) service plan; or (3) choice scholarship education plan. Provides that the state board of education (state board) shall provide a report the legislative council explaining in detail the extent that: (1) individualized education programs; (2) service plans developed; or (3) choice scholarship education plans were altered to align to the statewide assessment program. Provides that, on or before November 1, 2019, the state board shall review and submit a report to the legislative council summarizing how the 2019 statewide assessment program measures reading comprehension. Requires the commission for higher education to prepare a model notice of Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Requires each school corporation to distribute the FAFSA model notice. Provides that the state board shall establish the education dispute resolution working group (EDR working group). Provides that not later than January 1, 2021, the department shall ensure that all mediators, administrative law judges, hearing officers, and other appointees, employees, and contractors who mediate or adjudicate disputes involving educational entities through the department or state board are effectively trained to serve as both mediators and adjudicators. Requires the state board to develop alternative benchmarks, performance indicators, and accountability standards to be used in the assessment of schools that focus primarily on providing an academic program for students with developmental, intellectual, or behavioral challenges. (Current law requires the state board to develop alternative benchmarks, performance indicators, and accountability standards to be used in the assessment of schools that focus primarily on providing an academic program for students with developmental, intellectual, or behavioral challenges.) Provides that an advocate (other than an attorney) for an individual or entity who initiates a lawsuit or administrative proceeding against a public school or a nonpublic school is prohibited from representing the individual or entity without first disclosing in writing to the: (1) advocate's client; and (2) court, administrative law judge, or hearing officer; any conflict of interest the advocate has in representing the individual or entity. Removes the authority to use money appropriated for secured school safety grants for the provision of school based mental health services and social emotional wellness services to students in K-12 schools.
Title
Various education matters. Provides that a school corporation or charter school may not charge a fee for the first five hours required to search for a record that is in an electronic format. Provides, with an exception, that a school corporation or charter school may charge a search fee for any time spent searching for a record that is in an electronic format that exceeds five hours. Makes changes to the definition of "elementary school". Provides that each school corporation may encourage the development of a community service ethic among high school students in grades 9 through 12. (Current law provides that each school corporation may encourage the development of a community service ethic among high school students in grade 11 or 12.) Provides that the admission of a charter school or state accredited nonpublic school student to a technical education center will not result in the denial of a placement for a student enrolled in the school corporation. Beginning with the 2022-2023 cohort, expands the EARN Indiana program to include secondary school students. Provides that the department of education (department) shall make every reasonable attempt to provide the same voice-to-text, screen reader, or human reader accommodations to a particular student on every section of the statewide assessment program as provided as part of the student's: (1) individualized education program; (2) service plan; or (3) choice scholarship education plan. Provides that the state board of education (state board) shall provide a report the legislative council explaining in detail the extent that: (1) individualized education programs; (2) service plans developed; or (3) choice scholarship education plans were altered to align to the statewide assessment program. Provides that, on or before November 1, 2019, the state board shall review and submit a report to the legislative council summarizing how the 2019 statewide assessment program measures reading comprehension. Requires the commission for higher education to prepare a model notice of Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Requires each school corporation to distribute the FAFSA model notice. Provides that the state board shall establish the education dispute resolution working group (EDR working group). Provides that not later than January 1, 2021, the department shall ensure that all mediators, administrative law judges, hearing officers, and other appointees, employees, and contractors who mediate or adjudicate disputes involving educational entities through the department or state board are effectively trained to serve as both mediators and adjudicators. Requires the state board to develop alternative benchmarks, performance indicators, and accountability standards to be used in the assessment of schools that focus primarily on providing an academic program for students with developmental, intellectual, or behavioral challenges. (Current law requires the state board to develop alternative benchmarks, performance indicators, and accountability standards to be used in the assessment of schools that focus primarily on providing an academic program for students with developmental, intellectual, or behavioral challenges.) Provides that an advocate (other than an attorney) for an individual or entity who initiates a lawsuit or administrative proceeding against a public school or a nonpublic school is prohibited from representing the individual or entity without first disclosing in writing to the: (1) advocate's client; and (2) court, administrative law judge, or hearing officer; any conflict of interest the advocate has in representing the individual or entity. Removes the authority to use money appropriated for secured school safety grants for the provision of school based mental health services and social emotional wellness services to students in K-12 schools.
Sponsors
| Rep. Robert Behning [R] | Rep. Edward Clere [R] | Rep. Dale DeVon [R] | Sen. Jeff Raatz [R] |
| Sen. Dennis Kruse [R] | Sen. Lonnie Randolph [D] |
Roll Calls
2019-04-24 - House - House - Rules Suspended. Conference Committee Report 1 (Y: 67 N: 31 NV: 0 Abs: 2) [PASS]
2019-04-24 - Senate - Senate - Rules Suspended. Conference Committee Report 1 (Y: 47 N: 2 NV: 0 Abs: 1) [PASS]
2019-04-08 - Senate - Senate - Third reading (Y: 48 N: 0 NV: 1 Abs: 1) [PASS]
2019-03-27 - Senate - Senate - Committee Vote (Y: 10 N: 0 NV: 0 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2019-02-21 - House - Third reading (Y: 67 N: 33 NV: 0 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2019-02-18 - House - House - Committee Vote (Y: 11 N: 2 NV: 0 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2019-04-24 - Senate - Senate - Rules Suspended. Conference Committee Report 1 (Y: 47 N: 2 NV: 0 Abs: 1) [PASS]
2019-04-08 - Senate - Senate - Third reading (Y: 48 N: 0 NV: 1 Abs: 1) [PASS]
2019-03-27 - Senate - Senate - Committee Vote (Y: 10 N: 0 NV: 0 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2019-02-21 - House - Third reading (Y: 67 N: 33 NV: 0 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2019-02-18 - House - House - Committee Vote (Y: 11 N: 2 NV: 0 Abs: 0) [PASS]
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-05-06 | House | Public Law 287 |
| 2019-05-06 | House | Signed by the Governor |
| 2019-04-30 | Senate | Signed by the President of the Senate |
| 2019-04-29 | Senate | Signed by the President Pro Tempore |
| 2019-04-29 | House | Signed by the Speaker |
| 2019-04-24 | House | Rules Suspended. Conference Committee Report 1: adopted by the House; Roll Call 655: yeas 67, nays 31 |
| 2019-04-24 | Senate | Rules Suspended. Conference Committee Report 1: adopted by the Senate; Roll Call 623: yeas 47, nays 2 |
| 2019-04-24 | Senate | CCR # 1 filed in the Senate |
| 2019-04-24 | House | CCR # 1 filed in the House |
| 2019-04-24 | Senate | Senator Crane added as conferee |
| 2019-04-24 | Senate | Senator Stoops removed as conferee |
| 2019-04-24 | House | Representative DeVon added as conferee |
| 2019-04-24 | House | Representative Pfaff removed as conferee |
| 2019-04-23 | Senate | Senator Zay added as advisor |
| 2019-04-15 | Senate | Senators Rogers and Spartz added as advisors |
| 2019-04-11 | Senate | Senate advisors appointed: Kruse and Melton |
| 2019-04-11 | Senate | Senate conferees appointed: Raatz and Stoops |
| 2019-04-11 | House | House advisors appointed: Clere, Jordan, Cook, DeLaney and Klinker |
| 2019-04-11 | House | House conferees appointed: Behning and Pfaff |
| 2019-04-10 | House | House dissented from Senate amendments |
| 2019-04-10 | House | Motion to dissent filed |
| 2019-04-09 | Senate | Returned to the House with amendments |
| 2019-04-08 | Senate | Third reading: passed; Roll Call 409: yeas 48, nays 0 |
| 2019-04-04 | Senate | Amendment #2 (Stoops) failed; voice vote |
| 2019-04-04 | Senate | Amendment #3 (Raatz) prevailed; voice vote |
| 2019-04-04 | Senate | Second reading: amended, ordered engrossed |
| 2019-03-28 | Senate | Committee report: amend do pass, adopted |
| 2019-03-11 | Senate | Senator Randolph added as cosponsor |
| 2019-03-07 | Senate | First reading: referred to Committee on Education and Career Development |
| 2019-02-22 | House | Referred to the Senate |
| 2019-02-21 | House | Senate sponsors: Senators Raatz and Kruse |
| 2019-02-21 | House | Third reading: passed; Roll Call 261: yeas 67, nays 33 |
| 2019-02-20 | House | Representatives Clere and DeVon added as coauthors |
| 2019-02-20 | House | Amendment #2 (DeLaney) failed; voice vote |
| 2019-02-20 | House | Amendment #1 (DeLaney) failed; voice vote |
| 2019-02-20 | House | Amendment #3 (Behning) prevailed; voice vote |
| 2019-02-20 | House | Second reading: amended, ordered engrossed |
| 2019-02-18 | House | Committee report: amend do pass, adopted |
| 2019-01-24 | House | First reading: referred to Committee on Education |
| 2019-01-24 | House | Authored by Representative Behning |
