Bill No. SB0305
Bill ID
1655723
State
IN
Title
Indiana education scholarship account program.
Description
Indiana education scholarship account program. Amends the: (1) definition of "eligible student" for purposes of eligibility under the Indiana education scholarship account program (program); (2) definition of "qualified expenses" under the program to include additional items, including computer hardware or other technological devices, and remove certain in-person requirements; (3) grant amount that an eligible student may receive under the program; and (4) date by which a parent or emancipated student must open an education scholarship account to participate in the program. Provides that the treasurer of state shall accept applications July 1 through June 30 of each year for the immediately following school year. (Current law requires applications to be submitted for an eligible student not later than September 1 for the immediately following school year.) Establishes requirements regarding using grants under the program for computer hardware or other technological devices. Provides that at least 50% of the total number of grants awarded each school year must be awarded to students with a disability who require special education and for whom an individualized education program, service plan, or choice special education plan has been developed.
Bill Type
Bill
Category
Change to Program, ESAs, Program Expansion, Universal Eligibility
Session
2023 Regular Session
Special Session
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Current Status
Introduced
Status Last Updated
2023-01-12
Pending Committee
Calendar
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