LEGISLATIVE SERVICES AGENCY
OFFICE OF FISCAL AND MANAGEMENT ANALYSIS
200 W. Washington St., Suite 301
Indianapolis, IN 46204
(317) 233-0696
iga.in.gov
FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
LS 6703 NOTE PREPARED: Feb 19, 2024
BILL NUMBER: SB 6 BILL AMENDED:
SUBJECT: Reading Proficiency.
FIRST AUTHOR: Sen. Raatz BILL STATUS: 2
nd
Reading - 2
nd
House
FIRST SPONSOR: Rep. Behning
FUNDS AFFECTED:XGENERAL IMPACT: State
DEDICATED
FEDERAL
Summary of Legislation: This bill requires the Department of Education (department) to develop a method
to identify students in grade 4 through grade 8 who:
(1) did not pass the determinant evaluation of reading skills approved by the State Board of
Education; and
(2) are at risk of not being proficient in reading as determined by Lexile scores on the statewide
summative assessment.
It also requires the department to develop guidance for schools regarding how to support students who are
at risk of not being proficient in reading.
Effective Date: July 1, 2024.
Explanation of State Expenditures: The bill's requirements are a minor workload increase within the
department's routine administrative functions and should be able to be implemented with no additional
appropriations.
Explanation of State Revenues:
Explanation of Local Expenditures:
Explanation of Local Revenues:
State Agencies Affected: Department of Education.
SB 6 1 Local Agencies Affected:
Information Sources:
Fiscal Analyst: Austin Spears, 317-234-9454.
SB 6 2