SB0161

Education matters.

Chamber Passed·1/27/26

Indiana SB0161 amends education laws to include state participation in a federal tax credit scholarship program and to prohibit funding for.

Indiana SB0161 requires the Indiana Department of Education to participate in the federal tax credit scholarship program for elementary and secondary education. It mandates the Commission for Higher Education to adopt rules prohibiting funding for low-earning outcome degree programs. The Department of Workforce Development must establish processes for recognizing eligible workforce training programs and for institutions to apply for recognition. These programs must prepare students for high skill, high wage, or in-demand industry sectors or occupations.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 42–2 · Jan 27
Current
The House
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

0
6
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate - Third reading

42 Yea

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2 Nay

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5 Absent

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Calendar

Feb 11

8:30 AM

House Education Hearing

Jan 20

7:30 AM

Senate Tax and Fiscal Policy Hearing

History

Feb 12

House

Committee report: amend do pass, adopted

Feb 12

House

Recommitted to Committee on Ways and Means pursuant to House Rule 126.3

Feb 12

House

Representative Davis added as cosponsor