Bob Behning
- Republican
- Representative
- District 91
Author
Requires the department of education (department) to apply to the United States Department of Education for assessment flexibility. Requires the department to: (1) prepare a report that includes information and recommendations regarding establishing and implementing a parent-teacher compact program; and (2) submit the report to the legislative council not later than November 1, 2022. Provides that the state board of education (state board) shall, in consultation with postsecondary educational institutions and various businesses and industries, identify what skills or traits students need to be successful upon completion of high school. Requires the department to conduct a research study regarding academic standards. Requires the department to establish an online adjunct teacher portal. Provides that the governing body of a school corporation may issue an adjunct teacher permit to an individual who meets certain requirements. Establishes requirements for adjunct teacher employment agreements. Provides that the employment agreements are not subject to certain requirements regarding teacher salaries and school corporation local compensation plans. Provides that: (1) an adjunct teacher is not a school employee for purposes of collective bargaining; and (2) an employment agreement with an adjunct teacher is not subject to a collective bargaining agreement. Provides that the school employer shall discuss the use of adjunct teachers with the exclusive representative of certificated employees. Requires the governing body of a school corporation to announce any vacant adjunct teacher positions at meetings of the governing body. Amends the definition of "primary use of the building" for certain applicable high schools for purposes of occupancy classification requirements. Amends the definition of "appropriate vehicle". Provides that a special purpose bus or an appropriate vehicle may be used to transport students under certain circumstances. Provides that the state board may adopt emergency rules relating to school accreditation. Provides that the driver of a special purpose bus or an appropriate vehicle must pass an expanded criminal history check and an expanded child protection index check. Makes changes to visual acuity requirements for a bus driver. Establishes the Indiana student enrichment grant program (program). Provides that an enrichment student is eligible to establish an Indiana enrichment scholarship account. Provides that an enrichment student may receive $1,000 to be used for certain qualified expenses. Provides that the department shall administer the program. Provides that the program expires July 1, 2025.
Public Law 168
Signed by the Governor
Signed by the President of the Senate
Rules Suspended. Conference Committee Report 1: adopted by the Senate; Roll Call 375: yeas 33, nays 17
Signed by the Speaker
Signed by the President Pro Tempore
Senator Rogers removed as advisor
Representative Goodrich added as conferee
Representative Goodrich removed as advisor
Representative Smith V removed as conferee
Rules Suspended. Conference Committee Report 1: adopted by the House; Roll Call 395: yeas 70, nays 28
CCR # 1 filed in the Senate
CCR # 1 filed in the House
Senator Rogers added as conferee
Senator Ford J.D. removed as conferee
Senate conferees appointed: Raatz and Ford J.D.
Returned to the House with amendments
Motion to dissent filed
House dissented from Senate amendments
House conferees appointed: Behning and Smith V
House advisors appointed: Clere, Goodrich and DeLaney
Senate advisors appointed: Byrne, Qaddoura and Rogers
Third reading: passed; Roll Call 302: yeas 34, nays 14
Senator Kruse added as second sponsor
Second reading: ordered engrossed
Amendment #6 (Ford J.D.) failed; Roll Call 273: yeas 14, nays 36
Amendment #3 (Ford J.D.) failed; Roll Call 271: yeas 12, nays 38
Amendment #2 (Ford J.D.) failed; voice vote
Amendment #1 (Ford J.D.) failed; voice vote
Amendment #7 (Young M) failed; voice vote
Amendment #4 (Ford J.D.) failed; Roll Call 272: yeas 12, nays 38
Committee report: amend do pass, adopted
First reading: referred to Committee on Education and Career Development
Referred to the Senate
Third reading: passed; Roll Call 159: yeas 73, nays 17
Senate sponsor: Senator Raatz
Second reading: amended, ordered engrossed
Amendment #1 (Behning) prevailed; voice vote
Amendment #3 (Smith V) failed; Roll Call 132: yeas 28, nays 63
Representatives Carbaugh, Davis M, Goodrich added as coauthors
Committee report: amend do pass, adopted
Authored by Representative Behning
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| Fiscal Note: HB1251.05.ENRS.FN001 |
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