Republican leaders said before the start of session they wanted it to be a quiet one, focused on small tweaks to existing policies. Yet some of their priorities were anything but, including a measure that will hold back thousands of third grade students and legislation involving one of the most controversial geopolitical conflicts in memory.

Legislation headed to the governor would simplify requirements for nursing instructors and increase transparency around pharmacy benefits managers. The bill would also establish a research fund for psilocybin a chemical compound found in some psychedelic mushrooms.

Lawmakers efforts to halt proposed cuts to a Medicaid program did not make it into legislation this session, despite outcry from families of medically complex children. Instead, they sent legislation to Gov. Eric Holcomb focusing on administrative requirements for the Family and Social Services Administration.

Legislation heading to the governor's desk will expand several state education programs and increase funding for some students. Indiana's Education Scholarship Account program will open up to the siblings of students who have disabilities, and students utilizing Career Scholarship Account funds could use that money to pay for driving instruction.

Prior to 2024, Republican legislative leaders called for a return to a normal session, with an agenda focused on small tweaks to existing policies. Where it ended up was with bills far more substantive than many had imagined.

A bill to define and ban antisemitism in state public education institutions is headed to the governors desk.

Schools must release students for religious education under a bill headed to the governors desk. House Bill 1137 retained language about religious instruction but axed language that would have let clergy work as chaplains in schools.

Tens of thousands of public pension recipients will receive 13th checks this year after lawmakers approved a bill that one legislator said corrects a wrong from last session.

Former experts with the Environmental Protection Agency say there are some things IDEM could do.

Lawmakers hope to increase access to child care by rolling back regulations of unlicensed child care homes.