Indiana bills · 2026 Regular Session
Indiana HB 1160
Naturalization examination.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Matt Commons (Republican)
Cosponsors (2)
- Beau Baird (Republican)
- Jake Teshka (Republican)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Indiana legislature· Digest
Beginning in the 2026-2027 school year, requires administration of the naturalization examination provided by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (exam) in grade 8. Beginning in the 2030-2031 school year, requires administration of the exam in high school, and requires a student to complete the exam with a score of not less than 70% in order to graduate high school. Allows a student to retake the exam. Allows certain students to obtain an academic waiver for the exam. Makes conforming changes.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Jan 5, 2026 · House
First reading: referred to Committee on Education - Jan 5, 2026 · House
Authored by Representative Commons - Jan 5, 2026 · House
Coauthored by Representatives Teshka, Baird