Education deregulation measure heads to Indiana governor despite warnings it goes ‘way too far’

By: Casey Smith

Outlets: Indiana Capital Chronicle

Published: February 27, 2026

Words: 415

Last Updated: 1 week, 5 days ago

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A second-round education deregulation effort backed by House Republicans advanced to the governor’s desk Friday despite concerns from Democrats that the measure weakens educator protections and professional standards at a moment when Indiana schools are struggling with teacher recruitment and retention.

The House voted 66-29 to concur with Senate changes to House Bill 1004, capping a multi-year effort to strip unused, outdated and conflicting language from Indiana’s education code. The Senate approved …

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