HB1316: School choice.

Legislative Summary

School choice. Expands the Indiana education scholarship account program to include any individual who: (1) has legal settlement in Indiana; and (2) is at least five years of age and less than 22 years of age on August 1 of the school year in which the student applies for participation in the program. Makes changes to the definition of a "qualified school". Makes conforming amendments. Repeals provisions that: (1) require the treasurer of state to determine, based on the amount of funds available for the program, the number of grants that the treasurer of state will award under the program; and (2) require a qualified school that is a participating entity to administer the statewide assessment. Makes a continuing appropriation.