H.E.A. 1412, P.L. 168-2025 Effective: July 1, 2025 Provides that a child is not a child in need of services due to a parent, guardian, or custodian referring to and raising a child consistent with the child's biological sex. Read the bill at: https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2025/bills/house/1412 … [Read more...] about Reporting of child abuse or neglect
Juvenile
Juvenile law matters
H.E.A. 1605, P.L. 179-2025 Effective: July 1, 2025 Read the bill at: https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2025/bills/house/1605 … [Read more...] about Juvenile law matters
Youth, family, and caregiver engagement initiative
The Senate Appropriations Committee heard HB 1098 on youth, family, and caregiver initiative sponsored by Sen. Donato and Sen. Jackson and authored by Rep. DeVon. The bill provides that the Commission on Improving the Status of Children in Indiana (CISC) must create and provide staff support to a statewide youth, family, and caregiver engagement initiative to carry out certain … [Read more...] about Youth, family, and caregiver engagement initiative
Youth, family, and caregiver engagement initiative
The Senate Family and Children Services Committee heard HB 1098 on youth, family, and caregiver initiative sponsored by Sen. Donato and Sen. Jackson and authored by Rep. DeVon. The bill provides that the Commission on Improving the Status of Children in Indiana (CISC) must create and provide staff support to a statewide youth, family, and caregiver engagement initiative to carry out … [Read more...] about Youth, family, and caregiver engagement initiative
Juvenile Justice Matters
The Senate Appropriations Committee heard HB 1403 regarding juvenile justice matters sponsored by Sen. Crider and authored by Rep. McNamara. Rep. McNamara presented the bill which would amend the requirements and provide for a funding formula for the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute to use in awarding grants from existing funding in consultation with the Youth Justice Oversight … [Read more...] about Juvenile Justice Matters