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SB 239

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Various education matters.
About This Bill
Latest Action · Mar 12, 2026
Signed by the Governor
Session
2026
Introduced
Jan 8, 2026
Primary Sponsor
Linda Rogers· author

Summary

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Requires the department of education (department) to: (1) compile a list of business and industry partners that provide guaranteed incentives to high school students who earn the honors employment plus seal; and (2) publish the list on the department's website. Provides that, in addition to conditions established in current law to convert an existing public elementary or secondary school, an existing public elementary or secondary school may be converted into a charter school if certain other conditions apply. Allows, if the conditions are met, the governing body of a school corporation to: (1) convert more than one existing public elementary or secondary school within the school corporation; and (2) operate two or more conversion charter schools under a single charter. Allows participating innovation network charter schools to enter into an agreement with more than one school corporation. Establishes the following for or with regard to participating innovation network charter schools that entered into an agreement with more than one school corporation: (1) Requirements regarding the location of a participating innovation network charter school. (2) Terms of a participating innovation network charter school agreement. (3) Duties of the department. Amends certain requirements and procedures that apply to the closure and transfer of covered school buildings. Provides that a lease or sale of a covered school building to a charter school or state educational institution includes certain assets. Requires parental notification if a school determines a student is at risk of not achieving grade level proficiency in mathematics.

Subjects

ADMINISTRATIVE LAW; GenerallyAGENCIES; Department of Education (DOE) and Secretary of EducationCIVIL LAW AND PROCEDURE; Liabilities, Damages, and PenaltiesFINANCIAL SERVICES; Financial Accounts (Not Including State Pensions)GENERAL ASSEMBLY; Budget and AppropriationsSCHOOLS; Academic Achievements and Outcomes (Including Diplomas)SCHOOLS; Charter SchoolsSCHOOLS; CurriculaSCHOOLS; Financial Assistance (Including Vouchers, Choice Scholarships, and Education Savings Accounts)SCHOOLS; Funds and BudgetsSCHOOLS; TeachersSTATE GOVERNMENT; Contracts, Procurements, and Purchases

Co-sponsors (7)

Jeff Raatz · author
Stacey Donato · author
Brian Buchanan · coauthor
Blake Doriot · coauthor
Jake Teshka · sponsor
Robert Behning · cosponsor
Julie McGuire · cosponsor

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