Release: Sen. Deery's school accountability bill ceremonially signed into law

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Sen. Deery's school accountability bill ceremonially signed into law

STATEHOUSE (July 8, 2025) — A new law sponsored by State Sen. Spencer Deery (R-West Lafayette) establishing an updated methodology for annually assessing school performance was ceremonially signed into law by Gov. Mike Braun today.

House Enrolled Act 1498 requires the State Board of Education to create a new A-F grading scale for schools across Indiana based on factors such as ILEARN pass rates, IREAD-3 pass rates and students graduating with diploma seals. The law also empowers the Board to include other measurements it deems relevant and could include adjustments for the growth and uniqueness of individual students.

"Parents have a right to make informed decisions about their child's education, and schools get better when they operate with accountability and transparency," Deery said. "Indiana needs an easy-to-understand grading system to make both goals possible. This new law builds on the previous accountability system in a way that will improve educational outcomes for Hoosiers across the state."

The Indiana State Board of Education is currently reviewing options for the future grading scale and a first draft was recently released. The law applies to both public and accredited private schools.

To learn more about the process of creating a new grading scale, click here.

Deery encourages residents of Senate District 23 to contact him with any questions or comments they may have. Deery can be reached by filling out a "Contact Me" form online at www.IndianaSenateRepublicans.com/Deery or by phone at 800-382-9467.

Photo Caption: State Sen. Spencer Deery (R-West Lafayette, standing to the governor's left) joins Gov. Mike Braun for the ceremonial signing of House Enrolled Act 1498 on July 8.

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State Sen. Spencer Deery (R-West Lafayette) represents Senate District 23,
which includes Fountain, Parke, Vermillion and Warren counties,
and portions of Montgomery and Tippecanoe counties.
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