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Rep. Genda Shares Update
| House Republicans advanced legislation this session to increase access to child care by encouraging more employers to offer care options to employees and removing regulatory barriers. The legislature recently passed House Enrolled Act 1177 which would expand the state’s employer child care tax credit for businesses that offer child care options to their workers. The credit could be used to help pay for costs such as operating or contracting with a child care facility, employee training and higher wages for staff. The General Assembly also passed House Enrolled Act 1152 to prevent barriers on home-based child care providers and help ensure this option remains available to families. | ||
Both of these bills are headed to the governor’s desk for final consideration to become law. | ||
| Indiana is earning national recognition as a leader in rethinking high school. A new nationwide report from the nonpartisan XQ Institute highlights Indiana as a model for preparing students for life after graduation. | ||
The study recognizes Indiana’s efforts to create seamless pathways from high school to career, college or military service, including awarding credit for real-world learning and implementing new readiness seals aligned with students’ future goals. This builds on news that Indiana’s 2025 graduation rate set a new state record and was the third consecutive year of improvement. Indiana also remains a leader in school choice, expanding its Choice Scholarship Program to all Hoosier families starting with the 2026-27 school year. To learn more about Indiana’s education standards, visit in.gov/doe. Rep. Mark Genda represents House District 41 which includes portions of Montgomery, Clinton, Boone and Tippecanoe counties. | ||