IN SB0397 | 2016 | Regular Session

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: Introduced on January 12 2016 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2016-01-12 - First reading: referred to Committee on Education & Career Development
Pending: Senate Education and Career Development Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Special education scholarship accounts. Establishes the special education scholarship account fund (fund) to provide education options for eligible special education students in Indiana. Defines "eligible special education student" as a student who has had an active individualized education program (IEP) within the past 18 months. Provides that the treasurer of state administers the fund. Provides that, if a parent enters into an agreement with the department of education (department), the department in exchange for the agreement shall transfer: (1) 100% of the eligible special education student's state tuition support; and (2) any amount the school corporation would receive for the

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Title

Special education scholarship accounts. Establishes the special education scholarship account fund (fund) to provide education options for eligible special education students in Indiana. Defines "eligible special education student" as a student who has had an active individualized education program (IEP) within the past 18 months. Provides that the treasurer of state administers the fund. Provides that, if a parent enters into an agreement with the department of education (department), the department in exchange for the agreement shall transfer: (1) 100% of the eligible special education student's state tuition support; and (2) any amount the school corporation would receive for the

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History

DateChamberAction
2016-01-12SenateFirst reading: referred to Committee on Education & Career Development
2016-01-12SenateAuthored by Senator Raatz

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