IndianaEMS degree programs would not face low-enrollment approval rules
If enacted, state educational institutions would not need approval under this section to keep degree programs focused mainly on emergency medical services.
What it does
Degree programs focused mainly on emergency medical services would fall outside this section’s low-enrollment review rule, which can require approval to continue a program and elimination if approval is denied.
Argument forSchools could keep low-enrollment EMS degree programs without seeking this section’s approval, reducing the risk that a denial requires them to eliminate a program.
Argument againstSchools could keep EMS programs with very few graduates without this section’s review, giving the commission less chance to assess whether they should continue.
More detail
Section 10.7 would not apply to a state educational institution degree program focused mainly on emergency medical services. This covers degree programs at state educational institutions that primarily focus on emergency medical services, as defined in Indiana law. The bill lists July 1, 2026, as its effective date.
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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 8Representative Teshka added as coauthorLatest
- Jan 6Representative Lawson added as coauthor
- Jan 6Representative Novak R added as coauthor
- 2025
- Dec 5First reading: referred to Committee on EducationMinor
- Dec 5Authored by Representative Garcia WilburnIntroduced
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