IndianaSchool bus driver contract talks would follow teacher bargaining limits
If passed, Indiana school employers and bus drivers' representatives would have to follow the same limits on bargaining topics that apply to teachers.
What it does
School employers and bus drivers' representatives would bargain over only topics allowed in teacher bargaining. Topics barred from teacher bargaining would also be off limits.
Argument forUsing the teacher bargaining rules could make it clearer which topics school employers and bus drivers' representatives may bargain over.
Argument againstThese limits might keep bus drivers' representatives from bargaining over some workplace issues with their school employer.
More detail
School employers and bus drivers' representatives would bargain only over topics allowed for teacher bargaining. This applies when a school employer bargains with the exclusive representative of its school bus drivers. Topics barred from teacher bargaining would also be barred from these talks. If the bill passes, this rule would take effect upon passage.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Jan 6First reading: referred to Committee on EducationLatest
- Jan 6Authored by Representative PrescottIntroduced
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