Requires the department of homeland security, the state department of health, the integrated public safety commission, and the statewide 911 board to make recommendations before November 1, 2022, to the general assembly regarding: (1) improving emergency medical services response through increased interoperability of the 911 system; and (2) the effectiveness of regionalized trauma systems and the systems' impact on patient care.
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Establishes the administrative rules review task force (task force). Describes the duties required of the task force.
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION congratulating Commander Douglas A. Robb, United States Navy, upon his assumption of command over the guided missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111).
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION recognizing the Indiana State Bar Association Leadership Development Academy.
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION honoring Corporal Kelsee Lainhart of the United States Marine Corps for her valiant service during the evacuation of the Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul, Afghanistan.
Provides that, if the governing body of a school corporation has not established a curriculum advisory committee (committee), a parent of a student may request the governing body to determine the level of interest in and discuss establishing a committee at the next regularly scheduled meeting of the governing body. Provides that, if a committee has been established, a parent of a student may request that the committee review specific learning material and presentation content of guest speakers. Requires, not later than November 30, 2022, the department of education (department) to prepare and submit to the general assembly a report regarding certain committees established by governing bodies. Provides that, if a school corporation or qualified school uses a third party vendor in providing certain personal analyses, evaluations, or surveys, the third party vendor and the school corporation or qualified school may not record, collect, or maintain the responses to or results of the analysis, evaluation, or survey in a manner that would identify the responses or results of an individual student without consent. Amends a provision regarding good citizenship instruction. Provides that the consent requirements for certain student personal analysis, evaluations, or surveys apply even if the analysis, evaluation, or survey is directly related to academic instruction. Requires, not later than July 1, 2023, each qualified school to use a web based learning management system. Requires a teacher or other employee of a qualified school, upon request, to allow a parent to review any learning material. Provides that a school corporation or qualified school shall not promote certain concepts as part of a course of instruction or in a curriculum or instructional program, or allow teachers or other employees to use supplemental learning materials to promote certain concepts regarding sex, race, ethnicity, religion, color, or national origin. Requires requesting to meet with a teacher for certain complaints. Requires each school corporation or qualified school to establish a grievance procedures for certain complaints. Provides that, if a parent of a student or a student, if the student is an adult or emancipated minor, is not satisfied with a final decision, the parent or student may submit a request to the department to review the complaint and decision. Establishes a notice and consent procedure to be used before a qualified school may provide certain mental, social-emotional, or psychological health services to a student. Requires the department to establish guidance materials regarding certain provisions and post the guidance materials on the department's Internet web site. Urges legislative council to assign to an appropriate interim study committee the task of studying the following: (1) The provision of services for mental, social-emotional, or psychological health issues in public schools by licensed psychologists. school psychologists, social workers, or other employees of public schools. (2) Parental consent regarding the provision of the services.
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION recognizing the National FFA Organization and the Indiana FFA Association for exemplary work in the advancement of agricultural education in Indiana and across the country.
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION urging the Indiana Department of Transportation to rename the bridge on I-65 over the Wabash River as the "Captain Ronald D. Gutwein Memorial Bridge".
Repeals the law that requires a person to obtain a license to carry a handgun in Indiana. Specifies that certain persons who are not otherwise prohibited from carrying or possessing a handgun are not required to obtain or possess a license or permit from the state to carry a handgun in Indiana. Prohibits certain individuals from knowingly or intentionally carrying a handgun. Creates the crime of "unlawful carrying of a handgun" and specifies the penalties for committing this crime. Allows particular individuals who do not meet the requirements to receive a handgun license and are not otherwise prohibited to carry a handgun in limited places. Allows a resident of Indiana to obtain in certain circumstances a license to carry a handgun in Indiana. Makes theft of a firearm a Level 5 felony. Defines certain terms. Makes conforming amendments and repeals obsolete provisions.
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION honoring Dr. Jennifer Sullivan for her tenure as Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) Secretary and Deputy State Health Commissioner.