Celebrating Indiana Senior Day at the Indiana Statehouse on March 9, 2023. Celebrating Indiana Senior Day at the Indiana Statehouse on March 9, 2023.

Recognizing Indiana Arts Education Day at the Statehouse. A SENATE RESOLUTION recognizing Indiana Arts Education Day at the Statehouse.

Honoring Jim "JED" Dedelow. Honoring Jim "JED" Dedelow.

Appointed counsel for juveniles pilot project. Establishes the court appointed attorneys for children pilot program (pilot program). Provides that the Indiana office of court services (office) shall administer the pilot program. Requires the office to select participating courts. Specifies the requirements for participating courts.

Honoring Justice Steven H. David. A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION honoring Justice Steven H. David upon his retirement from the Indiana Supreme Court.

Science of reading. Defines "science of reading". Requires the state board of education (state board) in collaboration with the department of education (department) to prepare and submit a report regarding the alignment of science of reading concepts in IREAD. Requires a school corporation and charter school to report certain information regarding reading and writing curricula, remedial programs, and administrative contact information on the school corporation's or charter school's website. Provides that, beginning with the 2024-2025 school year, a superintendent, advisory committee, or governing body or the equivalent for a charter school: (1) shall adopt curriculum or supplemental materials for reading that are aligned with the science of reading and to the student's reading proficiency; and (2) may not adopt curriculum or supplemental materials for reading that are based on the three-cueing model. Requires the department to develop guidelines for science of reading integration into teacher preparation programs. Makes changes to the education law concerning the science of reading and teacher preparation and licensing requirements. Requires a school corporation to differentiate the amount of salary increases or increments for teachers who possess a required literacy endorsement. Removes a requirement that a discussion regarding teacher supplemental payment be held. Requires the state board to establish and require literacy endorsements for certain individuals first licensed after June 30, 2025. Provides that, not later than July 1, 2024, the state board shall adopt rules to establish early childhood content area licenses and required endorsements. Requires the department to publish an advisory list of science of reading curricula on the department's website. Provides that the state board and the department: (1) shall implement academic standards for reading that are aligned with the science of reading and developmentally appropriate based on student need; and (2) may not implement an academic standard for reading based on the three-cueing model.

Short term rentals. Permits a unit to charge a $25 annual short term rental inspection fee.

Public transportation projects. Provides that there shall be no dedicated lanes for any portion of a public street that is located outside of the one square mile area surrounding Monument Circle at the intersection of Meridian Street and Market Street in the city of Indianapolis for the exclusive use of public transit vehicles. Provides an exception for certain rapid transit lines. Defines the term "blue line". Provides that bonds may not be used to fund a dedicated lane for any portion of a public street that is located outside of the one square mile area.

Employer tax credit for apprenticeship programs. Provides for a nonrefundable apprenticeship tax credit (credit) for an eligible employer. Provides that the amount of the credit is equal to not more than $1,250 for each apprentice employed. Provides that an eligible employer may claim: (1) a credit for not more than 10 apprentices employed for a taxable year; and (2) the credit for an individual apprentice for not more than three taxable years. Provides that the total amount of credits that may be awarded for a state fiscal year may not exceed $10,000,000. Allows the department of state revenue to adopt rules to implement the credit.

Urging the legislative council to assign the topic of harmful chemicals in consumer products. A SENATE RESOLUTION urging the legislative council to assign to the appropriate study committee the topic of harmful chemicals in consumer products.

Lawful carry by state elected officials and staff. Permits a member of the general assembly, professional staff of the general assembly, and a state officer to carry a handgun within the state capitol building and on the property of the Indiana government center campus if the person is not prohibited from carrying a handgun by state or federal law.

Possession of firearms on school property. Provides that certain persons otherwise allowed to possess a firearm on school property may not possess a firearm on school property if they are less than 21 years of age. Makes conforming amendments.

Skilled trades pilot program and fund. Establishes the skilled trades pilot program (pilot program) and fund. Provides that the department of education (department) shall administer the pilot program. Provides that the department may approve one or more school corporations to participate in the pilot program.

Vehicle Bill. None

Protection of born alive infants. Provides that when a woman who is in premature labor presents to a hospital, the hospital must inform the woman of the hospital's capabilities of treating the born alive infant and managing a high risk pregnancy and, if it does interfere with the woman's care, the hospital must provide this information before the woman is admitted to the hospital. Provides that if a born alive infant is transported to a hospital with an appropriate perinatal level of care, the woman must be offered an opportunity to be transported to the same hospital. Provides that if the local prosecuting attorney has probable cause to believe that a health care provider may have knowingly or intentionally: (1) violated the requirements concerning the treatment and care of a born alive infant or mother or the professional standards of practice, through the health care provider's actions or inactions; and (2) caused harm or death to the born alive infant or mother; the prosecuting attorney shall investigate the health care provider for appropriate criminal prosecution.