HB1176

Education matters.

Final Passage·2/20/26

Amends Indiana education laws to allow conversion of existing public schools into charter schools and revises charter school admission and funding.

The bill amends Indiana education laws to allow existing public elementary or secondary schools to be converted into charter schools under certain conditions. It allows a school corporation to convert more than one existing school into charter schools and operate multiple charter schools under a single charter. The bill revises charter school admission rules, allowing schools to limit new admissions and give preferences to certain students.

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  • Core Provisions
  • Implementation
  • Impact
  • Legal Framework
  • Critical Issues

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Where it stands

Last
Passed both chambers · 31–15 · Feb 20
Current
Awaiting the Governor
Next
Signature or veto

Sponsors

0
5
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

31 Yea

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15 Nay

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3 Not Voting

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1 Absent

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Calendar

Feb 12

9:00 AM

Senate Appropriations Hearing

Feb 4

1:30 PM

Senate Education and Career Development Hearing

History

Feb 25

Senate

Senate conferees appointed: Rogers, Qaddoura

Feb 25

Senate

Senate advisors appointed: Ford J.D., Goode

Feb 23

House

Motion to dissent filed