LEGISLATIVE SERVICES AGENCY
OFFICE OF FISCAL AND MANAGEMENT ANALYSIS
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FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
LS 6933 NOTE PREPARED: Jan 3, 2024
BILL NUMBER: HB 1211 BILL AMENDED:
SUBJECT: Civics Education.
FIRST AUTHOR: Rep. Rowray BILL STATUS: As Introduced
FIRST SPONSOR:
FUNDS AFFECTED:XGENERAL IMPACT: State
DEDICATED
FEDERAL
Summary of Legislation: This bill sets forth certain requirements concerning civics education. It requires
the Department of Education, in consultation with the Civic Education Commission and the Indiana Bar
Foundation, to report certain information and recommendations related to civics education to the General
Assembly.
Effective Date: Upon passage.
Explanation of State Expenditures: This bill requires the Department of Education (DOE) to prepare and
deliver a report to the General Assembly no later than September 1, 2024. It requires DOE to consult with
the Civic Education Commission (also an entity of the state) and the Indiana Bar Foundation in consolidating
the information and developing the recommendations to be contained in the report. These requirements
constitute a workload increase for DOE and the commission but are within the routine administrative
functions of each and should be able to be implemented with no additional appropriations, assuming near
customary agency staffing and resource levels.
Explanation of State Revenues:
Explanation of Local Expenditures:
Explanation of Local Revenues:
State Agencies Affected: Department of Education, Civic Education Commission.
HB 1211 1 Local Agencies Affected:
Information Sources:
Fiscal Analyst: Alexander Raggio, 317-234-9485.
HB 1211 2