Indiana Senate Bill SCR0012

Indiana 2026 Regular Session

• Introduced: 1/27/26
• Engrossed: 1/28/26
• Enrolled: 2/3/26
• Passed: 2/3/26

Caption

Congratulating the Fishers Junior H.S. "We the People" team.

Summary

SCR0012 is a simple congratulatory concurrent resolution honoring the Fishers Junior High School “We the People” team for winning the 2025 Indiana middle school title. The resolution recognizes that the team placed first in the state competition on December 9, 2025, and notes that the students earned the opportunity to compete in the National Invitational in May 2026. The resolution also describes the educational purpose of the “We the People” program, emphasizing student knowledge of the U.S. Constitution, democratic principles, and civic participation. It credits the program’s development by the Center for Civic Education and its support through state funding and the Indiana Bar Foundation, which administers the program in Indiana. The bill’s legal impact is limited. As a concurrent resolution, it does not change state law, create new obligations, or appropriate funds; instead, it serves as an official expression of recognition by the Indiana General Assembly. Its practical effect is to formally commend the students and direct the Senate Secretary to transmit copies of the resolution to the named team members and coach. The general sentiment around the resolution is strongly positive and celebratory. The text frames the team’s achievement as an example of civic learning and youth engagement, and there is no evidence of opposition, controversy, or divided voting in the available record. Because no committee transcripts or votes are provided, there is no indication of substantive debate or contention. Notable points of contention are essentially absent. The resolution is noncontroversial in nature and focuses on praise for student achievement, civic education, and Indiana’s support for the program. The only substantive references are to the program’s role in promoting civic responsibility and competence, which appear to be included as supportive context rather than disputed policy issues.

Impact

SCR0012 has no direct effect on Indiana statutes, regulations, or appropriations. As a concurrent resolution, it functions as a ceremonial legislative action that formally recognizes the Fishers Junior High School team and directs the transmission of copies of the resolution to the students and coach. Its impact is symbolic and commemorative rather than legal or fiscal.

Sentiment

The sentiment surrounding SCR0012 is uniformly positive. The resolution celebrates student success, civic education, and participation in a constitution-focused academic competition. No votes, committee remarks, or other records indicate opposition, and the measure appears to be noncontroversial and broadly supportive.

Contention

There is no notable contention in the available materials. The resolution is a congratulatory measure with no policy changes, no affected regulatory interests, and no recorded debate. Any references to state funding for the “We the People” program are informational and do not appear to have generated disagreement in the provided record.