SB0257: A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning education.
Page last updated: Sunday, April 20, 2025 at 7:19 PM (America/Indianapolis).
General Information
- Stage: Introduced Senate Bill (S)
- Current Chamber: senate
- Origin Chamber: senate
- Description: Civics education.
Legislators
Authors (1)
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Actions (2 total)
- Jan 13, 2025, 6:51 AM: First reading: referred to Committee on Education and Career Development
- Jan 13, 2025, 6:51 AM: Authored by Senator Deery
Digest
Requires certain instruction or discussion to: (1) incorporate the universal principles of the Declaration of Independence, the Bill of Rights, and the Constitution of the United States; and (2) foster a national identity, heritage, and culture established by an aspiration to certain shared principles (shared principles). Prohibits certain instruction or discussion from fostering a national identity, heritage, or culture that is contrary to shared principles. Creates a process for a parent or community member to request that a governing body investigate instruction or discussion that the person believes is not aligned to shared principles.