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Sen. Deery's Contact: Lance Gideon, Press Secretary
Lance.Gideon@iga.in.gov
317-234-9221
Rep. Commons' Contact: Kendall Marci, Press Secretary
Kendall.Marci@iga.in.gov
317-232-9824
STATEHOUSE (March 19, 2025) — A bill authored by State Rep. Matt Commons (R-Williamsport) and sponsored by State Sen. Spencer Deery (R-West Lafayette) that aims to increase child care options within local schools unanimously passed the Senate Tuesday, March 18.
House Enrolled Act 1102 would allow school corporations to enter into a contract with a religiously affiliated nonprofit preschool program. The bill unanimously passed the House of Representatives in January.
"Child care should be accessible to all Hoosiers across the state," Commons said. "This legislation is another step toward expanding affordable options for families in rural and urban areas."
"Expanding access to high-quality child care and early education requires reducing unnecessary barriers that hinder effective partnerships," Deery said. "HEA 1102 is a commonsense change that will help more families access the early education opportunities they need. I appreciate Rep. Commons' leadership on this issue and look forward to seeing the positive impact of this legislation."
HEA 1102 now heads to the governor's desk for further consideration.
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State Rep. Matt Commons (R-Williamsport) represents House District 13,
which includes all of Benton and Warren counties, and portions of
Fountain, Jasper, Montgomery, Newton, Tippecanoe and White counties.
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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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