Bob Behning
- Republican
- Representative
- District 91
Establishes the Indiana education scholarship account program (program). Provides that, after June 30, 2022, a parent of an eligible student or an emancipated eligible student may establish an account in the program. Defines an eligible student as: (1) a student with a disability who requires special education; (2) a student with a parent who is on active duty service in the armed forces of the United States or national guard; or (3) a student placed in foster care or otherwise under care and supervision of the department of child services. Provides that an eligible student who has an account and attends a qualified school is eligible to receive an annual grant amount that may be used to pay for tuition at an accredited nonpublic school or education related expenses. Provides that the treasurer of state shall administer the program. Provides a deduction from Indiana adjusted gross income for a grant amount that is distributed to a taxpayer's Indiana education savings account and used for a qualified expense, to the extent the distribution is included in the taxpayer's federal adjusted gross income. Changes the eligibility requirements to receive choice scholarships. Makes changes to the amount of tuition an eligible choice scholarship student is entitled to receive to attend a choice scholarship school. Establishes the Indiana education scholarship account program advisory council to provide guidance on the implementation of the program as well as to provide recommendation for program improvements to the treasurer of state and to the general assembly. Repeals provisions that provide eligibility to certain students if the student's household income increases. Provides that the department of education shall provide services that offer objective advise upon request to parents of an eligible student or an emancipated eligible student relating to services that can help meet the eligible student's or emancipated eligible student's particular needs. Makes conforming amendments.
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Senator Raatz added as cosponsor
First reading: referred to Committee on Education and Career Development
Referred to the Senate
Senate sponsors: Senators Buchanan, Messmer, Bassler
Third reading: passed; Roll Call 134: yeas 61, nays 38
Cosponsor: Senator Brown L
Amendment #1 (DeLaney) failed; Roll Call 119: yeas 28, nays 63
Amendment #2 (Behning) prevailed; voice vote
Second reading: amended, ordered engrossed
Committee report: amend do pass, adopted
Representative Lauer added as coauthor
Referred to the Ways and Means pursuant to House Rule 127
Committee report: amend do pass, adopted
Coauthored by Representatives Clere and Prescott
Authored by Representative Behning
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Fiscal Note: HB1005.04.ENGH.FN001 | |
Fiscal Note: HB1005.04.ENGH.FN002 |
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