StateIndiana

HB 1408: Education matters.

Bob BehningEnacted

HB 1408 status: Enacted — Signed by the Governor (updated Mar 4, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score50/100 civic fit
RiskHigh risk
ImpactHigh impact 80/100

Bill summary

Official

Includes the general assembly in the list of state entities to which the management performance hub (MPH) must make available certain government information. Provides that the MPH's annual data product: (1) must include certain sources of information; and (2) must be made available to the general assembly. Amends the d...

Key analysis

Constitutionality30%
Bipartisan60%
Public opinion50%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • No direct sector impact identified.

Risks

  • No direct sector impact identified.

Economy

Mixed / Neutral
45%

Benefits

  • Enhanced labor outcome reporting for workforce development.
  • Improved capital utilization oversight for community colleges.

Risks

  • Potential compliance and litigation costs for social media platforms.
  • Increased administrative burden on higher education institutions.

Society

Critical Outlook
40%

Benefits

  • Stronger local oversight of campus governance.
  • Formalized feedback loops for higher education administrators.

Risks

  • Heightened privacy and data collection concerns for minors.
  • Potential infringement on protected speech and digital access for adolescents.
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

OpenStates summary

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Limitation

Abstract provided lacks specific details on the social media regulatory framework.

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Where it stands

Signed by the Governor

Introduced

Complete

Committee

Complete

Floor

Complete

Governor

Complete

Enacted

Complete
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