STATE BILLIN SB 159ENGROSSED

School technology plans and policies.

State of Indiana

School technology plans and policies. Requires school corporations and charter schools (schools) to include in the school's technology plan a description of the school's plan to: (1) ensure the appropriate use of technological devices in schools; and (2) enable parents of students to exercise control over a student's technological devices while the student is not in school or engaged in virtual instruction or remote learning. Not later than January 1, 2027, requires a school to include in the school's Internet use policy a provision that enables the parent of a student to increase the strength of certain filters, block access to websites or content, and limit the use of certain devices. Creates an exemption from the Internet use policy requirement. Requires a school to include in the school's wireless communication device policy a provision that prohibits a student from using school supplied technological devices for a noneducational purpose during instructional time.

Status
Engrossed
Passed its first chamber
Status date
Jan 27, 2026
289 days ago
Current chamber
House of Representatives
Session
2026 Regular Session
IN SB 159 · EngrossedJan 27

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Bill details

Last action
First reading: referred to Committee on Education · Jan 28, 2026
Pending committee
Education

Sponsors

SDSpencer DeerySenator · Republican · SD-023Primary sponsor
TJTyler JohnsonSenator · Republican · SD-014Primary sponsor
SDStacey DonatoSenator · Republican · SD-018Primary sponsor
JTJake TeshkaRepresentative · Republican · HD-007

Bill history

Newest first.

Jan 28, 2026First reading: referred to Committee on EducationHouse
Jan 27, 2026Referred to the HouseSenate
Jan 26, 2026Senator Donato added as third authorSenate
Jan 26, 2026House sponsor: Representative TeshkaSenate
Jan 26, 2026Third reading: passed; Roll Call 73: yeas 41, nays 3Senate
Jan 22, 2026Second reading: amended, ordered engrossedSenate
Jan 22, 2026Amendment #3 (Deery) prevailed; voice voteSenate
Jan 15, 2026Committee report: amend do pass, adoptedSenate
Show 3 earlier actions
Jan 6, 2026Senator Johnson T added as second authorSenate
Jan 5, 2026First reading: referred to Committee on Education and Career DevelopmentSenate
Jan 5, 2026Authored by Senator DeerySenate

Recorded vote

Senate - Third readingJan 26, 2026 · Senate · 41 yea · 3 nayPassed

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