SB0159

School technology plans and policies.

Chamber Passed·1/27/26

Indiana SB0159 mandates technology plans and policies for schools, including filtering harmful content and parental controls on devices.

Indiana SB0159 requires school corporations and charter schools to develop technology plans detailing their intent to integrate technology into the curriculum, training schedules, equipment maintenance, and criteria for equipment selection. Schools must adopt an Internet use policy to block harmful content and establish disciplinary measures for violations. By January 1, 2027, schools must implement a wireless communication device policy, prohibiting student use during instructional time unless included in an individualized education program or a Section 504 plan.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 41–3 · Jan 27
Current
Education Committee
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

0
4
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate - Third reading

41 Yea

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3 Nay

DRD

5 Absent

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Calendar

Feb 11

8:30 AM

House Education Hearing

Feb 4

8:30 AM

House Education Hearing

History

Jan 28

House

First reading: referred to Committee on Education

Jan 27

Senate

Referred to the House

Jan 26

Senate

Third reading: passed; Roll Call 73: yeas 41, nays 3