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HB1232Introduced in the House

Schools, funding, and religion.

IntroducedHouse Education

Introduced by Craig Haggard, District 57

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Schools, funding, and religion. Requires a public school, including a charter school, to teach the Bible as literature. Prohibits a governmental entity from denying benefits to any person on the basis of: (1) Article 1, Section 6 of the Constitution of the State of Indiana; (2) separation of church and state; or (3) the establishment clause; and establishes certain exceptions. Permits a person adversely affected by a violation to file a civil action against the governmental entity. Authorizes a: (1) prevailing plaintiff in a suit brought against a governmental entity; and (2) prevailing party, in a suit brought by a governmental entity; to obtain court costs and reasonable attorney's fees.

Where it stands

Representatives Prescott, DeVon, Davis added as coauthors

January 12, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.

Bill history

  1. Authored by Representative Haggard

  2. First reading: referred to Committee on Education

  3. Representatives Prescott, DeVon, Davis added as coauthors

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