Not later than October 1, 2025, requires the department of education (department) to submit a report to the general assembly concerning school bus driver safety education training. Makes certain changes concerning the process of filling a school board vacancy. Provides that a superintendent is preferred (current law says required) to hold a master's degree from certain institutions. Provides that certain covered school buildings are not required to revert to a school corporation if the building is subject to ongoing renovations. Provides that the parent of any student, regardless of the student's age, or the student after the student has become 18 years of age, may request a transfer from a school corporation in which the student has a legal settlement to a transferee school corporation in Indiana. Removes a requirement that a superintendent must discuss a plan for annual performance evaluations with a teacher or the teacher's representative. Not later than August 1, 2025, requires the early learning advisory committee, in coordination with the department, to assess certain prekindergarten program matters and submit a report to the legislative council.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Senate Bill (S): 12-17.2-3.5-1, 12-17.2-7.2-2, 12-17.2-7.2-7.3, 12-17.2-7.2-7.8, 20-23-6-8, 20-26-4-4.5, 20-26-5-4, 20-26-5-12, 20-26-7.1-5, 20-26-11-6, 20-26-11-12, 20-28-5-19.5, 20-28-5-19.7, 20-28-8-6, 20-28-11.5-4, 20-49-4-13
Senate Bill (S): 20-23-6-8, 20-26-4-4.5, 20-26-5-4, 20-26-5-12, 20-26-7.1-5, 20-26-11-5, 20-26-11-6, 20-26-11-12, 20-28-8-6, 20-28-11.5-4
Engrossed Senate Bill (S): 20-23-6-8, 20-26-4-4.5, 20-26-5-4, 20-26-5-12, 20-26-7.1-5, 20-26-11-5, 20-26-11-6, 20-26-11-12, 20-28-8-6, 20-28-11.5-4, 20-29-5-7