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

Plain English: The amendment changes the rules for how Indianapolis Public School Corporation handles certain student records.

• Adds a new requirement that the Indianapolis Public School Corporation must destroy or remove from student files any information related to disciplinary actions after five years, unless there is an ongoing legal case involving the student.

• The amendment does not specify what happens if the five-year period ends while a legal case is still pending.
• It's unclear how this change will affect existing student records and whether they must be reviewed and updated according to the new rule.

Plain English: This amendment adds a new section to the Indiana Code that establishes a study committee.

• Adds a provision for creating a study committee.

• The official text does not specify details about the purpose, composition, or duration of the study committee.

Plain English: This amendment proposes to add a new section to the Indiana Code that would allow for the creation of a specific type of school.

• Adds a new section to the Indiana Code allowing for the establishment of a particular kind of school.

• The official text does not provide details about what kind of school is being proposed or how it would differ from existing schools.
• Further information on the specifics and implications of this amendment are needed to fully understand its impact.

Plain English: This amendment does not provide specific changes to the bill and is filed by Senator Fady Qaddoura.

• The official text of the amendment does not specify any concrete changes, making it impossible to describe its effects.

Plain English: This amendment changes the Indiana Code to allow Indianapolis Public School Corporation to use certain funds for technology and professional development.

• Allows the Indianapolis Public School Corporation to use specific funds for purchasing technology equipment, software, and services.
• Permits the corporation to spend these funds on training teachers and staff in using new technologies.

• The exact details of how much funding can be used or what types of technology are not specified in this amendment text.

Plain English: This amendment adds new rules about the Indiana Professional Educator Certification Board (IPEC).

• Adds a requirement for IPEC to provide information on educator certification and licensing processes.
• Requires IPEC to report annually on the number of educators certified, their areas of expertise, and any disciplinary actions taken.

• The amendment does not specify how or when this information must be provided by IPEC.

Plain English: The amendment adds a new section to the Indiana Code that requires schools to allow parents or guardians to review any information collected about their child by the school.

• Adds a requirement for schools to provide access to all data and records collected on a student upon request from the parent or guardian.

• The amendment does not specify how quickly the school must respond to such requests, leaving room for interpretation in terms of timing.
• It is unclear what specific types of information are covered under this requirement.

Plain English: This amendment changes the Indiana Code to allow Indianapolis Public School Corporation to make certain decisions without needing approval from a specific board.

• Allows the Indianapolis Public School Corporation to decide on matters that previously required approval from another board.

• The exact details of what decisions can now be made by the corporation are not clear from the provided text.
• It is unclear which specific board's approval was no longer needed and for what types of decisions.

Plain English: This amendment adds a new section to study committees related to the bill.

• Adds a requirement for a study committee on certain aspects of education as outlined in HB1423.

• The specific details and scope of the study committee are not provided, making it unclear what exactly will be studied.

Plain English: This amendment proposes to add new requirements for schools regarding the teaching of certain subjects.

• Adds a requirement for schools to include instruction on the history and contributions of Hoosiers (residents of Indiana) in their curriculum.

• The specific details about which subjects or grade levels this new requirement applies to are not provided in the amendment text.
• It is unclear what resources or support schools will receive to implement these changes.

Plain English: This amendment proposes changes to the Indiana Code related to education, but the specific details of these changes are not provided in the given text.

• The exact nature and content of the proposed changes to the Indiana Code concerning education are not specified in this amendment text.

• The official amendment text does not provide enough information to describe the concrete changes it would make.
• Further details about the specific sections or aspects of education law that would be amended are missing.

Plain English: The amendment proposes to change the Indiana Code regarding the Indianapolis Public Education Corporation.

• Modifies provisions related to the Indianapolis Public Education Corporation.

• The specific details of how the code will be amended are not provided in the given text.

Plain English: The amendment proposes to change the role or responsibilities of an executive director in Indiana's education code.

• Modifies provisions related to the executive director position within Indiana’s education laws.

• The specific details about what changes are being made to the executive director's role are not provided, making it unclear exactly how duties or responsibilities will be altered.

Plain English: The amendment proposes to change the number of charter schools allowed in Indiana.

• Changes the limit on the number of charter schools that can be established in Indiana.

• The exact new number or criteria for limiting charter schools is not specified in the provided text.

Plain English: This amendment proposes to change how Indiana evaluates schools by adding new criteria to the school performance framework.

• Adds new factors that schools must consider when evaluating their performance, such as student engagement and teacher effectiveness.

• The exact details of what constitutes 'student engagement' and 'teacher effectiveness' are not specified in this amendment text, so it's unclear how these criteria will be measured or implemented.

Plain English: This amendment proposes to change the role or responsibilities of an executive director in Indiana's education code.

• The amendment alters provisions related to the executive director within Indiana’s education laws.

• The specific details about what changes are being proposed for the executive director's role are not provided, making it unclear exactly how this position will be affected.

Plain English: This amendment adds a new section to the Indiana Code about when schools can be closed.

• Adds a provision that allows participating schools to close under certain conditions.

• The specific conditions and criteria for school closure are not detailed in this amendment text, making it unclear exactly when schools would be allowed to close.

Plain English: This amendment proposes to change the Indiana Code regarding education by adding a new section about a school performance framework.

• Adds a new section to the Indiana Code that establishes a school performance framework.

• The official text does not provide details on what specific elements or criteria will be included in the school performance framework, making it unclear how schools would be evaluated under this amendment.

Plain English: This amendment proposes to add a new section to the Indiana Code regarding education, but the specific details of what this section would include are not provided in the given text.

• Adds a new section to the Indiana Code concerning education.

• The exact content and purpose of the new section added to the Indiana Code cannot be determined from the provided information.

Plain English: This amendment proposes to change the Indiana Code regarding education, but does not provide specific details about what changes are being suggested.

• The amendment aims to modify the Indiana Code concerning education, though it does not specify exactly how or what parts of the code will be changed.

• The official text provided is incomplete and does not give enough information to explain the specific changes proposed by this amendment.

Plain English: This amendment aims to modify the Indiana Code regarding education, but does not provide specific details on what changes it intends to make.

• The amendment seeks to change the Indiana Code concerning education, but the exact nature of these changes is not specified in the provided text.

• The official amendment text does not include detailed information about the specific changes proposed, making it difficult to explain concrete modifications.

Plain English: This amendment aims to modify the Indiana Code regarding education, but the specific changes are not clearly stated in the provided information.

• The official text of the amendment does not provide clear details about the specific changes it intends to make.

Plain English: This amendment aims to modify the Indiana Code regarding education, but does not provide specific details on what changes it intends to make.

• The amendment seeks to change the Indiana Code concerning education, but the exact nature of these changes is not specified in the provided text.

• The official amendment text lacks sufficient detail to explain the concrete changes it would make.
• Without more information, it's unclear what specific parts of the Indiana Code this amendment intends to alter.

Plain English: This amendment proposes to change the Indiana Code regarding education, but the specific details of what it changes are not provided in the given information.

• The exact nature and content of the proposed changes to the Indiana Code concerning education are not specified in the official text.

• The official amendment text does not provide enough detail about the specific changes being made, making it impossible to explain the concrete change this amendment would make.

Plain English: This amendment would add a new section to the Indiana Code that requires schools to provide information about mental health resources to students and parents.

• Adds a requirement for schools to give out information on mental health services available to students and their families.

• The amendment text does not specify what kind of information must be provided or how it should be communicated to students and parents, which leaves some details unclear.

Plain English: This amendment proposes to change the Indiana Code regarding education, but the specific details of what it changes are not provided in the given information.

• The exact nature and content of the proposed changes to the Indiana Code concerning education are not specified in the official text.

• The official amendment text does not provide enough detail about the specific changes being made, making it impossible to explain the concrete change this amendment would make.

Plain English: This amendment does not provide specific details about changes to the Indiana Code concerning education.

• The official text of the amendment is incomplete and does not specify any concrete changes or updates to the bill.

Plain English: This amendment changes the Indiana Code to require schools to teach students about the risks of vaping and e-cigarettes.

• Adds a new requirement for schools to provide education on the dangers of vaping and e-cigarettes.

• The specific details of how this education will be implemented are not provided in the amendment text.

Plain English: This amendment proposes to change the Indiana Code regarding education, but the specific details of what it changes are not provided in the given text.

• The exact nature and content of the proposed changes to the Indiana Code concerning education are not specified in this amendment text.

• The official amendment text does not provide enough information to describe the concrete changes it would make.

Plain English: This amendment proposes to change the Indiana Code regarding education, but the specific details of what it changes are not provided in the given text.

• The exact nature and content of the proposed changes to the Indiana Code concerning education are not specified in this amendment text.

• The official amendment text does not provide enough information to describe the concrete changes it would make.

Plain English: This amendment proposes to change the Indiana Code regarding education, but the specific details of what it changes are not provided in the given text.

• The exact nature and content of the proposed changes to the Indiana Code concerning education are not specified in this amendment text.

• The official amendment text does not provide enough information to describe the concrete changes it would make.

Plain English: This amendment would add new requirements for schools to report information about student mental health services.

• Schools must provide the Indiana Department of Education with data on the number and type of mental health professionals employed, as well as the number of students receiving mental health services.

• The amendment text does not specify how this new reporting will be implemented or what specific information is required beyond the general categories mentioned.

Plain English: This amendment changes the Indiana Code to require schools to provide information about mental health resources to students and parents.

• Schools must give out information on where to find help for mental health issues.

• The official text does not specify what kind of information or how it should be provided, which leaves some details unclear.

Plain English: This amendment proposes to change the Indiana Code regarding education, but does not provide specific details about what changes are being suggested.

• The exact nature of the proposed changes is unclear from the provided text.

• The official amendment text does not specify any concrete changes or updates to the Indiana Code concerning education.

Plain English: This amendment proposes to add new requirements for schools in Indiana regarding the teaching of certain subjects.

• Adds new rules about how schools must teach specific topics, including civics and financial literacy.

• The exact details of what these new rules will be are not provided in the amendment text.
• It is unclear which specific subjects beyond civics and financial literacy might be affected.

Plain English: This amendment would add new requirements for schools to report information about bullying and harassment incidents.

• Schools must now report the number of bullying and harassment incidents, including details like where they happened and what actions were taken.

• The exact details on how schools will implement these new reporting requirements are not provided in the amendment text.

Plain English: This amendment proposes to change the Indiana Code regarding education, but the specific details of what it changes are not provided in the given information.

• The official text does not provide enough detail about the specific changes this amendment would make.

Plain English: This amendment proposes to add new requirements for schools in Indiana regarding the teaching of certain subjects.

• Adds new rules about how schools must teach specific topics, including civics and financial literacy.

• The exact details of what these new rules entail are not provided in the amendment text, making it unclear exactly which subjects or requirements will be affected.
• It is unknown if this amendment has been reviewed by other legislators or committees yet.

Plain English: This amendment proposes to add new requirements for schools in Indiana regarding the teaching of certain subjects.

• Adds new rules about how schools must teach specific topics, such as history and civics.

• The exact details of what these new teaching requirements are are not provided in the amendment text.
• It is unclear which specific subjects or areas of study will be affected by this change.

Plain English: This amendment proposes to change the Indiana Code regarding education, but the specific details of what it changes are not provided in the given information.

• The official text does not provide enough detail about the specific changes this amendment would make.