Indiana SB0199 addresses various education matters, including teacher preparation program standards, social media use by minors, and retention.

Indiana SB0199 amends the Indiana Code to establish standards for teacher preparation programs, ensuring they meet high professional standards. It mandates that the Indiana Department of Education establish a matrix rating system for these programs, based on performance metrics. The bill also introduces restrictions on social media services regarding accounts for minors, requiring age verification and parental consent for adolescents. It prohibits social media services from collecting or using personal information of minors without consent.

Indiana SB0199 addresses various education matters, including teacher preparation program standards, social media use by minors, and retention.

Indiana SB0199 amends the Indiana Code to establish standards for teacher preparation programs, ensuring they meet high professional standards. It mandates that the Indiana Department of Education establish a matrix rating system for these programs, based on performance metrics. The bill also introduces restrictions on social media services regarding accounts for minors, requiring age verification and parental consent for adolescents. It prohibits social media services from collecting or using personal information of minors without consent.