STATEHOUSE (July 3, 2024) – As summer kicks off in Indiana, State Reps. Lori Goss-Reaves (R-Marion) and Mike Karickhoff (R-Kokomo) want Hoosiers to know about a wide range of new state laws that took effect this week.
Karickhoff said most new laws passed during the 2024 legislative session took effect July 1, including expanding work-based learning. More Hoosier high school students can apply for a Career Scholarship Account to pursue internships, apprenticeships, and other work-based learning opportunities. The $5,000 scholarship covers certain expenses like training, career coaching, driver's education, certification and credentialing exams. Visit in.gov/tos/csa or call 317-232-0723 for more information.
"There are so many high-demand career paths available that don't require a college degree," Karickhoff said. "This new law will give more high school students opportunities to explore careers, skill up and earn certifications that can help them after graduation."
Goss-Reaves said lawmakers took action on a wide range of hot-button issues this year like preventing breast cancer. According to the American Cancer Society, women with dense breast tissue can be at higher risk for breast cancer and it can be harder to detect. To spread awareness, women with dense breast tissue will be informed of their breast density after a mammogram and receive documentation with more information.
"The House and Senate worked hard during the short session to pass important legislation to help Hoosiers,” Goss-Reaves said. "Listening to my constituents and empowering them with information is important to me as I represent House District 31 in the General Assembly.”
Local lawmakers also highlighted the following new laws:
To help protect Indiana's farmland and food supply chain, individuals or entities associated with foreign adversaries like Russia and China will be banned from purchasing or leasing agricultural land, and mineral, water or riparian rights. China, Russia, North Korea and Iran will also be prevented from purchasing or leasing land within a 10-mile radius of military installations.
Nearly 1 in 5 Hoosier students missed more than 10% of school last year. To reduce truancy, schools will be required to intervene earlier and hold parent meetings if a K-6 student misses five days within a 10-week period without an excused absence.
Visit iga.in.gov to learn more about these and other new state laws.
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State Rep. Lori Goss-Reaves (R-Marion) represents House District 31,
which includes portions of Grant and Madison counties.
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State Rep. Mike Karickhoff (R-Kokomo) represents House District 30,
which includes portions of Grant and Howard counties.
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