LEGISLATIVE SERVICES AGENCY
OFFICE OF FISCAL AND MANAGEMENT ANALYSIS
FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
LS 7429 NOTE PREPARED: Mar 20, 2025
BILL NUMBER: HB 1348 BILL AMENDED:
SUBJECT: Nonaccredited Nonpublic Schools.
FIRST AUTHOR: Rep. Wesco BILL STATUS: CR Adopted - 2
nd
House
FIRST SPONSOR: Sen. Raatz
FUNDS AFFECTED: GENERAL IMPACT: No Fiscal Impact
DEDICATED
FEDERAL
Summary of Legislation: This bill provides that a high school diploma (diploma) or credential issued by
a nonaccredited nonpublic school (school) is legally sufficient to demonstrate that the recipient of the
diploma or credential has met the requirements to complete high school. It provides that a state or local
agency or institution of higher education in Indiana may not reject or otherwise treat a person differently
based solely on the source of a diploma or credential. It also provides that a person who administers a school
has the authority to execute any document required by law, rule, regulation, or policy to provide certain
evidence regarding a child's education.
Effective Date: July 1, 2025.
Explanation of State Expenditures:
Explanation of State Revenues:
Explanation of Local Expenditures:
Explanation of Local Revenues:
State Agencies Affected:
Local Agencies Affected:
Information Sources:
Fiscal Analyst: Alexander Raggio, 317-234-9485.
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