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SB248 • 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
Senator Linda Rogers
Last action
2026-01-08
Official status
Introduced Senate Bill (S)
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

Checked against official source text during the last sync.

Changes in South Bend School Board

This bill changes how members of the South Bend Community School Corporation's governing board are chosen and creates an advisory board.

What This Bill Does

  • It makes current school board members become part of an advisory board starting July 1, 2026.
  • Starting July 1, 2026, new school board members will be picked by the secretary of education after a nomination process.
  • A commission is set up to suggest people for the school board.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Members of the South Bend Community School Corporation's governing body
  • The secretary of education

Terms To Know

Advisory Board
A group that gives advice but does not make decisions.
Nomination Process
A way to choose people for a job or position.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The bill only affects the South Bend Community School Corporation.
  • It is unclear how long this new system will last.

Bill History

  1. 2026-01-08 Senate

    Authored by Senators Rogers, Raatz, Mishler

  2. 2026-01-08 Senate

    Coauthored by Senator Donato

  3. 2026-01-08 Senate

    First reading: referred to Committee on Education and Career Development

Official Summary Text

A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning education.
South Bend Community school corporation.

Current Bill Text

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

South Bend Community school corporation.

Provides that members of the governing body for the South Bend Community school corporation (school corporation) serving on June 30, 2026, shall become on July 1, 2026, an advisory board to the governing body for the school corporation. Provides that, beginning July 1, 2026, members of the governing body for the school corporation shall be appointed by the secretary of education following a nomination process. Establishes a commission to nominate individuals for the governing body.