SB 143

Bill Subjects

Agencies; Department Of Education (Doe) And Secretary Of Education Education; Generally General Assembly; Legislative Council Schools; Financial Assistance (Including Vouchers, Choice Scholarships, And Education Savings Accounts) State Elected Officials; Treasurer

Abstract

Requires the department of education to prepare and submit a report that includes the department's recommendations regarding the major themes and content areas that should be developed and maintained in Indiana education law. Amends the: (1) definition of "eligible student" for purposes of eligibility under the Indiana education scholarship account program (program); (2) definition of "ESA qualified expenses" under the program to include additional items; and (3) state fiscal year used to determine the annual grant amount under the program. Provides that the treasurer of state shall accept applications July 1 through June 30 of each year for the immediately following school year. (Current law requires applications to be submitted for an eligible student not later than September 1 for the immediately following school year.) Establishes requirements regarding using grants under the program for computer hardware or other technological devices. Removes the following provisions: (1) Certain program agreement requirements regarding enrollment in a school that receives tuition support. (2) References in the program provisions regarding plans developed under Section 504 of the federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973.