"Indiana Leaders Gear Up for 2024 Session with Focus on Social Issues and Legislative Refinements"
Indiana's Republican leadership is aiming for a "fine-tuning" legislative session in 2024, focusing on non-fiscal issues such as improving literacy and education outcomes, tightening regulations on student grade advancement, addressing truancy, and easing childcare facility regulations. A measure to define antisemitism as religious discrimination is also a priority. However, with the upcoming general election, there's potential for legislation on social issues to emerge. Gambling and marijuana legalization are not expected to be on the agenda, following recent controversies and surrounding state policies. Governor Holcomb will announce his final session agenda soon, with early education and workforce development expected to be key points.