FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Lance Gideon, Press Secretary
Lance.Gideon@iga.in.gov
317-234-9221
Daniella Neise, Press Secretary Intern
Daniella.Neise@iga.in.gov
STATEHOUSE (April 22, 2025) — A bill authored by State Sen. Greg Goode (R-Terre Haute) that would position Indiana's system of public higher education to better prepare the state's workforce for the future economy was concurred upon with bipartisan support by a vote of 39-3 Thursday, April 17.
Senate Enrolled Act 448 strengthens the Indiana Commission on Higher Education in approving programs at our public colleges and universities and reviewing new and existing degree programs to ensure enrollment growth and connectivity to workforce demands.
SEA 448 would also enable the Indiana Secretary of Education to be more diligent in creating "stackable" credentials, allowing students to earn multiple credentials at once when completing courses with overlapping requirements.
"This bill places the success of our future workforce at the forefront of Indiana's post-secondary education system," Goode said. "I am optimistic that this legislation and its added measures will be pivotal in offering our students the pathways they need to feel prepared in a constantly changing economy."
The bill now heads to the governor's desk for final consideration.
Goode encourages residents of Senate District 38 to contact him with any questions or comments they may have. Goode can be reached by filling out a "Contact Me" form online at www.IndianaSenateRepublicans.com/Goode or by phone at 800-382-9467.
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State Sen. Greg Goode (R-Terre Haute) represents Senate District 38, which
includes Vigo and Clay counties and a portion of Sullivan County.
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