Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateIndianaIntroduced
SB 88: Education matters.
Gary Byrne
SB 88 status: Introduced — Public Law 108 (updated Mar 5, 2026).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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What this bill does
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Overall Score
57OUT OF 100
Score:57/100 civic fit
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 40/100
Constitutionality95%
Bipartisan70%
Public opinion50%
Bill summary
Amends good citizenship instruction requirements. Includes the Classic Learning Test in certain references to nationally recognized college entrance examinations. Requires a state educational institution (SEI) to accept the Classic Learning Test examination to the same extent the SEI accepts the ACT or SAT examination with respect to admission criteria. Requires the department of education to identify schools that allow students who are not enrolled in the school to take certain examinations at the school and present the information in a manner that can be conveniently and easily accessed from the department's website.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Mixed / Neutral
55%
Benefits
- Standardizes college entrance criteria across state institutions
- Increases test availability for prospective college students
- Provides students with additional options for meeting admissions requirements
Risks
- Potential administrative adjustment costs at state educational institutions
- Testing providers may face new regulatory oversight
- Risks regarding long-term consistency in exam comparability
Society
Mixed / Neutral
55%
Benefits
- Updates citizenship education requirements for student instruction
- Expands test-taking accessibility for non-enrolled students
- Provides centralized information for exam testing sites
Risks
- Academic debate regarding the rigor of the Classic Learning Test
- Potential for public debate over curriculum content mandates
- Implementation challenges at individual local school levels
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
Positive outlook
60%
Benefits
- Mandates DOE public website transparency regarding school access
- Requires active reporting on state-wide exam availability
- Enhances public access to educational resource information
Risks
- Adds administrative maintenance tasks for the Department of Education
- Relies on self-reported data from local school districts
- Potential for data gaps or reporting inaccuracies
Public Health & Safety
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
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Low
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