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HB1262 • 2026

A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning education.

A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning education.

Education
Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Representative Chris Jeter
Last action
2026-01-05
Official status
Introduced House Bill (H)
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material does not provide details about what happens after the report is submitted or penalties for non-compliance.

Indiana Civics Education Report

This bill requires Indiana's Department of Education to create a report on civics education, including information and recommendations about curriculum, initiatives, assessments, and longitudinal methodologies by October 1, 2026.

What This Bill Does

  • Requires the Indiana Department of Education to prepare a report on civics education before October 1, 2026.
  • The report must include information and recommendations regarding civics curriculum, initiatives, assessments, and longitudinal methodologies.
  • After preparing the report, the department has to submit it to the Indiana General Assembly.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Indiana Department of Education
  • Schools in Indiana that teach civics

Terms To Know

civics curriculum
The part of a school's program that teaches students about government, citizenship, and the rights and responsibilities of being an American citizen.
longitudinal methodologies
Ways to study how things change over time, like following the same group of people as they grow up or learn more about civics.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The bill does not specify what will happen after the report is made.
  • It's unclear if there are specific penalties for failing to submit the report on time.

Bill History

  1. 2026-01-05 House

    Authored by Representative Jeter

  2. 2026-01-05 House

    First reading: referred to Committee on Education

Official Summary Text

A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning education.
Report on civics education.

Current Bill Text

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A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning education.

Report on civics education.

Requires, not later than October 1, 2026, the department of education to: (1) prepare a report that includes information and recommendations, as applicable, regarding certain civics curriculum, initiatives, and assessments and certain longitudinal methodologies; and (2) submit the report to the general assembly. Establishes requirements regarding the preparation of the report.