In Indiana, we are laser-focused on ensuring more students have access to the knowledge, skills, and experiences they need now and in the future. The vision is clear: develop an accountability model in Indiana that values all the characteristics essential to student success, as well as every student’s unique pathway.
In June 2025, the Indiana State Board of Education (SBOE) initiated a collaborative and iterative process to refocus the future of K-12 accountability in Indiana. The proposed new accountability model would align school accountability with the five characteristics that Hoosiers consistently agree are most important to a student’s lifelong success:
- Academic Mastery
- Career & Postsecondary Readiness: Credentials & Experiences
- Communication & Collaboration
- Work Ethic
- Civic, Financial, & Digital Literacy
Based on these characteristics, Indiana’s new accountability model elevates both traditional academic outcomes, as well as skill development.
As part of the rulemaking process, state statute requires two rule drafts, each with a 30-day public comment period. The second public comment period is now open through Monday, November 17. The public is encouraged to provide feedback on the second draft rule via the Jotform below and can also provide in-person comments at a public hearing on Monday, November 17. This public hearing will take place at 11 a.m. ET in the Indiana State Library, History Reference Room. Per statute, SBOE must adopt a final draft of the accountability rule utilizing an A-F grading scale by December 31, 2025.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts and suggestions on the proposed accountability model and how we can help more students to both realize and reach their full potential.