SB 305 Indiana Senate · 2023 Regular Session

Indiana education scholarship account program.

Summary
Amends the: (1) definition of "eligible student" for purposes of eligibility under the Indiana education scholarship account program (program); (2) definition of "qualified expenses" under the program to include additional items, including computer hardware or other technological devices, and remove certain in-person requirements; (3) grant amount that an eligible student may receive under the program; and (4) date by which a parent or emancipated student must open an education scholarship account to participate in 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. Provides that at least 50% of the total number of grants awarded each school year must be awarded to students with a disability who require special education and for whom an individualized education program, service plan, or choice special education plan has been developed.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 12, 2023 Last action Jan 26, 2023
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Jan 26, 2023
Upper · Passed
Committee report: amend do pass adopted; reassigned to Committee on Appropriations
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3 primary · 1 co-sponsor

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