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IndianaSB 88Second Regular Session 124th General Assembly (2026)SenateWALLET

Education matters.

Sponsored By: Gary Byrne (Republican)

Signed by Governor

education and career developmentthe houseeducation

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

4 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

College tests used for high school exams

For required high school subjects, schools use a nationally recognized college entrance exam, such as the ACT, SAT, or Classic Learning Test. The proficiency benchmark is set by the Commission for Higher Education and cannot be below the national college-ready level for that test. Beginning July 1, 2026, Indiana public colleges must accept the Classic Learning Test on the same basis as the ACT or SAT.

Stronger learning standards and Indiana control

Beginning July 1, 2026, the State Board adopts Indiana college and career readiness standards that meet national and international benchmarks. The standards use the highest U.S. levels, prepare students for the ACT, SAT, or Classic Learning Test, and protect student data privacy. Indiana keeps control of its standards and tests, including cut scores. The state does not enter agreements that give up this control. The board cannot adopt Common Core or tests made only by the U.S. government or a consortium, except for items aligned to Indiana standards.

Students can find test sites and plan

By September 1, 2026, and each year after, the Department of Education posts schools that let non-enrolled students take AP, PSAT/NMSQT, SAT, ACT, the Classic Learning Test, and the ASVAB. The list is on the department website and searchable by location. By the end of grade 8, each student meets with a counselor and, after parent consultation, creates a graduation plan. The plan lists which voluntary tests the student plans to take in grades 10-12, such as the SAT, ACT, CLT, AP, and approved readiness exams. The plan becomes part of the student’s record and is available to parents under FERPA.

More citizenship lessons and conflict resolution

Starting July 1, 2026, public and charter schools expand good citizenship lessons. Topics include honesty, respect for authority and property, personal responsibility, respect for the flag and constitutions, respect for diverse views and religious beliefs, and conflict resolution skills. The lessons also encourage steps tied to economic prosperity: finishing high school plus extra training, getting full-time work, and waiting until marriage to have children. The Department of Education provides model conflict resolution instruction and optional teacher training to help schools.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Gary Byrne

    Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Becky Cash

    Republican • House

  • Dale DeVon

    Republican • House

  • Jake Teshka

    Republican • House

  • James Buck

    Republican • Senate

  • Jeff Raatz

    Republican • Senate

  • Liz Brown

    Republican • Senate

  • Martin Carbaugh

    Republican • House

  • Michael Young

    Republican • Senate

  • Spencer Deery

    Republican • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 202 • No: 81

Senate vote • 2/25/2026

Roll Call 292 on SB0088.05.ENGH.CON01

Yes: 34 • No: 14 • Other: 1

House vote • 2/24/2026

Roll Call 337 on SB0088.04.COMH

Yes: 67 • No: 29 • Other: 2

House vote • 2/23/2026

Amendment #4 (Cash) prevailed; Division of the House: yeas 62, nays 29

Yes: 62 • No: 29

Senate vote • 1/29/2026

Roll Call 136 on SB0088.02.COMS

Yes: 39 • No: 9

Actions Timeline

  1. Signed by the Governor

    3/5/2026Senate

  2. Public Law 108

    3/5/2026Senate

  3. Signed by the Speaker

    2/27/2026House

  4. Signed by the President of the Senate

    2/27/2026Senate

  5. Signed by the President Pro Tempore

    2/27/2026Senate

  6. Senator Brown L added as coauthor

    2/26/2026Senate

  7. Motion to concur filed

    2/25/2026Senate

  8. Returned to the Senate with amendments

    2/25/2026House

  9. Senate concurred with House amendments; Roll Call 292: yeas 34, nays 14

    2/25/2026Senate

  10. Third reading: passed; Roll Call 337: yeas 67, nays 29

    2/24/2026House

  11. Amendment #4 (Cash) prevailed; Division of the House: yeas 62, nays 29

    2/23/2026House

  12. Second reading: amended, ordered engrossed

    2/23/2026House

  13. Amendment #1 (Carbaugh) prevailed; voice vote

    2/23/2026House

  14. Committee report: amend do pass, adopted

    2/18/2026House

  15. Representative Cash added as cosponsor

    2/12/2026House

  16. First reading: referred to Committee on Education

    2/2/2026House

  17. Third reading: passed; Roll Call 136: yeas 39, nays 9

    1/29/2026Senate

  18. Referred to the House

    1/29/2026Senate

  19. House sponsor: Representative Carbaugh

    1/29/2026Senate

  20. Senator Buck added as coauthor

    1/29/2026Senate

  21. Cosponsors: Representatives Teshka, DeVon

    1/29/2026Senate

  22. Amendment #3 (Byrne) prevailed; voice vote

    1/28/2026Senate

  23. Reread second time: amended, ordered engrossed

    1/28/2026Senate

  24. Placed back on second reading

    1/27/2026Senate

  25. Senator Raatz added as second author

    1/26/2026Senate

Bill Text

  • Engrossed Senate Bill (H)

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  • Engrossed Senate Bill (S)

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  • Enrolled Senate Bill (S)

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  • Introduced Senate Bill (S)

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  • Senate Bill (H)

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  • Senate Bill (S)

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