LEGISLATIVE SERVICES AGENCY
OFFICE OF FISCAL AND MANAGEMENT ANALYSIS
200 W. Washington St., Suite 301
Indianapolis, IN 46204
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FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
LS 6837 NOTE PREPARED: Jan 4, 2024
BILL NUMBER: SB 211 BILL AMENDED:
SUBJECT: Various Education Matters.
FIRST AUTHOR: Sen. Raatz BILL STATUS: As Introduced
FIRST SPONSOR:
FUNDS AFFECTED:XGENERAL IMPACT: State & Local
DEDICATED
FEDERAL
Summary of Legislation: This bill requires the Department of Education to establish a Civics Seal Program
(program) and make certain determinations concerning the program. The bill prohibits formal collective
bargaining between a school corporation and the exclusive representative from beginning before October 1.
Effective Date: July 1, 2024.
Explanation of State Expenditures: Beginning in FY 2025, provisions in the bill require the Department
of Education to establish the Civics Seals Program that will recognize schools, teachers, and students for
excellence in civics. The bill’s requirements are within the agency’s routine administrative functions 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: Certain charter schools could experience a minor workload decrease
under the bill.
Additional Information - A charter school corporation is defined under this bill as a collection of charter
schools operated by the same organizer under a single charter. Beginning in FY 2025, charter school
corporations under this bill would no longer be required to maintain separate accountings of all funds
received and disbursed by each charter school it holds.
Explanation of Local Revenues:
SB 211 1 State Agencies Affected: Department of Education.
Local Agencies Affected: School corporations who conduct collective bargaining negotiations; charter
school corporations.
Information Sources: Indiana Education Employment Relations Board.
Fiscal Analyst: Kelan Fong, 317-232-9592.
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