Provides that objective measures of student achievement and growth, including student results on a statewide assessment, may not account for more than 5% of the total performance evaluation score or result.
Requires an individual to undergo a drug test as a condition of the individual's initial eligibility for unemployment benefits (benefits) if the individual: (1) was discharged from employment by the individual's most recent employer because of the individual's unlawful use of a controlled substance; or (2) is an individual for whom suitable work is only available in certain occupations that regularly conduct drug testing. Provides that if the individual tests positive or refuses to take a drug test, the individual is ineligible for waiting period or benefit rights for the week in which the positive test results or refusal occurred and until: (1) the individual earns remuneration in employment in at least eight weeks; and (2) the remuneration earned equals or exceeds the product of the individual's weekly benefit amount multiplied by eight. Provides that an individual is not disqualified from receiving benefits if the individual: (1) obtained the controlled substance for which the individual tested positive by means of a prescription issued by a practitioner authorized to prescribe the controlled substance; and (2) ingested, injected, or inhaled the controlled substance that was prescribed in accordance with the practitioner's directions. Provides that the department of workforce development (department) may not require an individual to pay any of the costs of a drug test. Provides that the fact that the individual took a drug test and the results of
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION honoring the legacy of the Hulman-George family and celebrating the incoming leadership of Roger Penske and the Penske Corporation at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and INDYCAR.
Establishes requirements for advertising by licensed health care practitioners. Requires licensed health care practitioners to wear identification badges while providing direct patient care. Establishes exceptions. Allows for disciplinary sanctions for violations.
Provides that a school's or school corporation's category or designation of school or school corporation performance assigned by the state board of education for the 2018-2019 school year may not be lower than the school's or school corporation's category or designation of school or school corporation performance for the 2017-2018 school year. Provides that additional consequences for school improvement may not be applied for the 2018-2019 school year. Provides that ILEARN program test scores or a school's category or designation of school improvement for the 2018-2019 school year may not be used by a school corporation as part of an annual performance evaluation of a particular certificated employee unless the use of the ILEARN program test scores or the school's category or designation of school improvement would improve the particular certificated employee's annual performance rating.
Requires a background check of any: (1) employee; or (2) individual offered employment by; the management performance hub (MPH). Requires background checks conducted of existing employees of the MPH not later than December 31, 2020.
A SENATE RESOLUTION honoring Bill Hart upon his retirement from the Indiana Senate.
