HB1232Introduced in the House
Schools, funding, and religion.
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
Authored by Representative Haggard
First reading: referred to Committee on Education
Representatives Prescott, DeVon, Davis added as coauthors
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