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Yahoo
22-04-2025
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Education bill by Sen. Goode on way to governor
An education bill by state Sen. Greg Goode, R-Terre Haute, is on its way to Gov. Mike Braun's desk. Goode says Senate Enrolled Act 448 is intended to the state's public higher education sstem to better prepare the state's workforce for the future economy. It passed the Senate 39-3 on April 17. Goode says SEA 448 strengthens the Commission on Higher Education in approving programs at public colleges and universities and reviewing new and existing degree programs. The aim is to ensure enrollment growth and connectivity to workforce demands. SEA 448 also would enable the state's 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, the senator has said. "This bill places the success of our future workforce at the forefront of Indiana's post-secondary education system," Goode said in a news release. Goode encourages residents of Senate District 38 to contact him with any questions or comments they may have. He can be reached by filling out a "Contact Me" form online at or by phone at 800-382-9467.
Yahoo
22-04-2025
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Local State Senator authors bill to change higher education
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV)— A new bill written by Senator Greg Goode (R-Terre Haute) has been voted through 39-3 on April 17 and now heads to the governor's desk. Senate Enrolled Act 448 (SEA 448) is stated to strengthen the Indiana Commission on Higher Education in its ability to approve programs at public colleges and universities, and review new and existing degree programs to ensure both growth in enrollment and connectivity to workforce demands. SEA 448 will also allow the Indiana Secretary of Education to be more diligent in creating what the bill refers to as 'stackable' credentials. This would allow students to earn multiple credentials at once for completing courses that have overlapping requirements. Terre Haute Symphony's long-time conductor honored by Senate '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.' If you are in Indiana State Senate District 38, Senator Goode encouraged residents to contact him with any questions or comments. You can contact Senator Goode by filling out a form at this link or by calling 800-382-9467. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
