Provides that a public agency shall not require, as part of a resolution of a due process hearing or a dispute relating to the provision of special education services to a particular student, that a parent of a student or an emancipated student enter into a nondisclosure, nondisparagement, or confidentiality agreement or clause. Provides that the department of education (department) shall establish and maintain a data base of information relating to issues addressed in due process proceedings. Requires that, on or before August 1, 2023, and each August 1 thereafter, the department shall submit a report to the state advisory council on the education of children with disabilities that summarizes the information reported in the data base for the most recent school year. Provides that in the event that a case conference committee discusses the appointment of a guardian for the student upon completion of high school, the case conference committee shall also include a discussion of alternative options or programs for the student in lieu of the appointment of a guardian. Requires the department to establish and maintain on the department's Internet web site a public data base of information concerning employees of each public school who were physically injured while on the job by students of the public school. Requires each public school to provide certain information concerning an employee of the public school who was physically injured while on the job by a student of the public school. Requires a teacher preparation program to include content within the curriculum regarding conflict deescalation techniques and conflict prevention and intervention strategies. Provides that each school corporation and charter school that receives or has received funds from the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund (ESSER funds) may prioritize the use of any ESSER funds for certain programs. Requires the commission for higher education (commission), in cooperation with Ivy Tech Community College, Vincennes University, and the family and social services administration's office of early and out-of-school learning, to conduct a study regarding provision of child care services on the campuses of Indiana community colleges. Requires the commission to submit a report regarding the study not later than October 15, 2022, to specified standing committees of the general assembly and to the governor's workforce cabinet.
Rep. Tonya Pfaff
Sponsored bills
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION recognizing Vigo County School Corporation and the Student Advisory Councils for Terre Haute North Vigo High School, Terre Haute South Vigo High School, and West Vigo High School for their commitment to community service learning.
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION recognizing Teresa Exline for her 34 years of service to Indiana State University and congratulating her upon her retirement.
Recognizing February as Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month.
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION recognizing Wednesday, February 16, 2022, as a day to honor the work and mission of the regions of the American Red Cross serving the state of Indiana.
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION congratulating Noah Malone for his inspirational life and performance at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games.
Provides that the polls close at 8 p.m. (Under current law, the polls must close at 6 p.m.) Permits a voter to register at the polls by completing a voter registration form and an affirmation that the person has not voted elsewhere in the election and by providing proof of residence.
Requires each county to establish and maintain a Project Lifesaver program. Tasks the division of disability and rehabilitative services with ensuring compliance, and requires the division to report to the general assembly.
Prohibits the state board of education from distributing human immunodeficiency virus literature to students without the consent of the governing body of the school corporation the students attend. Requires instruction in state accredited schools on human sexuality or sexually transmitted diseases to be based on information that is medically and scientifically accurate and age appropriate. Lists the criteria that instruction on human sexuality and sexually transmitted diseases must meet.
Provides that, not later than October 1, 2021, the department of education (department) shall issue a request for information for the purposes of exploring potential opportunities to improve the efficiency of noninstructional school services. Provides that the deadline for submission of responses to the request for information may not be later than February 1, 2022. Provides that, not later than March 1, 2022, the department shall prepare a report based on the responses.