STATEHOUSE (Feb. 13, 2025) – The Indiana House approved State Rep. Cory Criswell's (R-Middletown) legislation to ensure greater accessibility at school extracurricular activities or events, including athletic events, by requiring that a cash payment option be available to attendees starting in July 2025.
"I'm pleased to see strong support for this crucial legislation that keeps school events accessible to all families," Criswell said. "Not everyone relies on digital payments, and ensuring a cash option means no one is turned away from supporting their students."
House Bill 1064 would require school corporations to provide a cash payment option at all extracurricular activities and events where an admission fee is charged, starting on July 1, 2025. The bill aims to remove barriers for individuals who prefer or need to pay with cash instead of digital methods, particularly in rural areas where access to electronic payment systems may be limited.
Additionally, Criswell said the legislation would further empower parental choice by removing restrictive language from Indiana Code on school athletic transfers. Under current regulations, transfers require approval from both the sending and receiving schools, as well as Indiana High School Athletic Association, and often involve lengthy and burdensome procedures, including committee or court appearances.
This provision in the bill is in line with expected new transfer policies from the IHSAA.
House Bill 1064 now moves to the Senate for further consideration. For more information, or to watch session and committee meetings live, visit iga.in.gov.
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State Rep. Cory Criswell (R-Middletown) represents House District 54,
which includes portions of Hancock, Henry, Rush and Shelby counties.
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PHOTO CAPTION: State Rep. Cory Criswell (R-Marion) presents his legislation to ensure cash payment option at school athletic events on Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025, in the House Chamber at the Statehouse. House Bill 1064 would ensure greater accessibility at school extracurricular activities or events, including athletic events, by requiring that a cash payment option be available to attendees starting in July 2025.
