General School Policy
Prepared by: Keith Clock
Phone: 317-407-7885
E-mail: kclock@ista-in.org
Report created on April 26, 2024
 
HB1002WORKFORCE FUNDING AND PROGRAMS. (HUSTON T) Requires an annual workforce related program review by the legislative services agency. Requires information on workforce related programs as part of the biennial budget report that is submitted to the governor and budget committee for preparation of the governor's proposed budget bill. Establishes the next level jobs employer training grant program. Revises eligibility criteria for applicants for high value workforce ready credit-bearing grants. Provides that if the demand for high value workforce ready credit-bearing grants exceeds the appropriation, the commission for higher education shall prioritize applicants who are classified as independent. Transforms Ivy Tech Community College's regional boards of trustees to campus boards of trustees. Adds provisions concerning the appointment, number, and terms of trustees serving on the state board of trustees of Ivy Tech. Provides that an emancipated student or the parent of a student enrolled in a career or technical course may voluntarily release information, on a form prescribed by the department of education, pertaining to the student's enrollment in the career and technical education course to potential employers that contact the school to recruit students with particular career and technical skills. Requires the state board of education, when establishing an apprenticeship as a graduation pathway requirement, to establish as an apprenticeship only an apprenticeship program registered under the federal National Apprenticeship Act or another federal apprenticeship program administered by the United States Department of Labor. Specifies that an individual who is enrolled as a part-time postsecondary student, regardless of whether a part-time student is qualified to receive an adult student grant, may participate in the employment aid readiness network (EARN) Indiana program. Requires at least 25% of the money appropriated by the general assembly for adult education or the work Indiana program to be used: (1) to reimburse an eligible provider for adult education that is provided to individuals who need education in basic skills or necessary to receive a high school diploma or an Indiana high school equivalency diploma; or (2) for adult education grants to employers. Provides that an employer is eligible for an adult education grant equal to the lesser of $500 or the employer's out-of-pocket expenditures for each eligible employee who obtains a high school diploma or a high school equivalency diploma through a program organized or funded by the employer. Specifies criteria for an individual to be an eligible employee of an employer that is eligible for an adult education grant. Requires educational institutions offering programs subject to approval by the Indiana state board of nursing to obtain approval from the board for proprietary education. Exempts those educational institutions from obtaining accreditation as postsecondary proprietary educational institutions from the department of workforce development. Provides that until July 1, 2021, certain individuals with a bachelor's degree may serve as a nursing faculty member in an associate degree nursing program without yet having obtained a master's degree. Requires the office of the secretary of family and social services and the Indiana department of transportation to perform a coordinated study on leveraging money for transportation to workforce related programs. Urges the legislative council to assign to an appropriate interim study committee the question of whether the state should submit a combined state plan instead of a unified state plan to the United States Department of Labor when the state submits a new Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act plan. Makes conforming amendments.
 Current Status:   3/21/2018 - SIGNED BY GOVERNOR
 Recent Status:   3/14/2018 - Conference Committee Report Adopted (S) Report 1: adopted by the Senate; Roll Call 406: yeas 48, nays 0; Rules Suspended
3/14/2018 - House Conference Committees Eligible for Action
 State Bill Page:   HB1002
 
HB1024HEAT PREPAREDNESS TRAINING FOR COACHES. (BACON R) Provides that head coaches and assistant coaches who coach interscholastic sports or intramural sports must complete a certified coaching education course that includes content for prevention of or response to heat related medical issues that may arise from a student athlete's training.
 Current Status:   3/8/2018 - SIGNED BY GOVERNOR
 Recent Status:   3/7/2018 - Signed by the President of the Senate
3/5/2018 - Signed by the President Pro Tempore
 State Bill Page:   HB1024
 
HB1314STUDENTS IN FOSTER CARE AND HOMELESS STUDENTS. (DEVON D) Requires the state board of education to, in collaboration with the department of education (department) and the department of child services, annually prepare and submit the following: (1) A report on foster care youth educational outcomes. (2) A report on homeless youth educational outcomes. Requires the department to develop and submit a copy of the following: (1) A remediation plan concerning foster care youth. (2) A remediation plan concerning homeless youth. Requires certain information regarding students in foster care to be included in a school corporation's annual performance report. Requires the department and the department of child services to enter into a memorandum of understanding that, at a minimum, requires the department of child services to share with the department, at least one time each month, disaggregated information regarding youth in foster care that is sufficient to allow the department to identify students in foster care. Repeals, for purposes of provisions concerning the transportation of a homeless student to a school of origin, a provision that provides "homeless student" includes a student who is awaiting placement in foster care.
 Current Status:   3/21/2018 - SIGNED BY GOVERNOR
 Recent Status:   3/14/2018 - Conference Committee Report Adopted (S) Report 1: adopted by the Senate; Roll Call 410: yeas 47, nays 1; Rules Suspended
3/14/2018 - House Conference Committees Eligible for Action
 State Bill Page:   HB1314
 
HB1398COALITION OF SCHOOL CORPORATIONS AND SCHOOLS. (BEHNING R) Provides that the state board of education (state board) may approve a coalition of continuous improvement school districts (coalition). Provides that certain statutes or rules may be suspended for a coalition member. Specifies that the state board may approve a plan submitted by a proposed coalition that requests the suspension of all or portions of IC 20-30 (curriculum) only if the suspension is related to a specific goal of the proposed coalition. Requires the department of education to annually report to the legislative council information regarding the following: (1) The fiscal impact on a school corporation or school that participates in a coalition. (2) The qualifications of each teacher who teaches in a coalition. (3) The type of future employment for which a student in a coalition is trained, if applicable, and the amount and terms of compensation that a student receives through a coalition's partnership with a member of business or industry. (4) The impact of a coalition member's participation in a coalition on the coalition member's graduation rates. (5) Information regarding where a student in a coalition later obtains full-time employment, if applicable.
 Current Status:   3/21/2018 - SIGNED BY GOVERNOR
 Recent Status:   3/14/2018 - Conference Committee Report Adopted (H) Report 1: adopted by the House; Roll Call 407: yeas 73, nays 25; Rules Suspended
3/14/2018 - Conference Committee Report Adopted (73-25)
 State Bill Page:   HB1398
 
HB1420VARIOUS EDUCATION MATTERS. (BEHNING R) Allows a person to work as a waiter or waitress at a licensed premises if: (1) the licensed premises is a restaurant operated by an accredited hospitality management program for educational purposes; (2) the person is a student enrolled in a course offered by the accredited hospitality management program; (3) the licensed premises, state educational institution, or accredited hospitality management program does not pay the person to work at the licensed premises; and (4) the person works under the supervision of an instructor employed by the state educational institution. Makes changes regarding the nomination and approval of certain members of the commission on seclusion and restraint in schools. Provides that a student with special needs who has a service plan or a choice scholarship educational plan must be received (if certain conditions in current law apply) as a student in, as applicable, the following: (1) The Indiana School for the Deaf. (2) The Indiana School for the Blind and Visually Impaired. Provides that a student who is withdrawn from enrollment from a virtual charter school for failure to participate in courses pursuant to the school's student engagement policy may not reenroll in that same virtual charter school for the school year in which the student is withdrawn. Establishes requirements regarding charter school closure protocols. Provides that a Cambridge International course may be used for the following purposes: (1) As the basis for a supplemental payment to a teacher who teaches a Cambridge International course. (2) As one of the assessments that a student plans to take voluntarily during grades 10 through 12. (3) As an additional curriculum model available to high school students. (4) As a replacement for certain high school courses on a student's high school transcript. (5) For a student's receipt of credits toward graduation by demonstrating proficiency in a course or subject area. (6) To place a student who is a child of a military family in the appropriate course when the student transfers to a new school. (7) For purposes of determining eligibility for various higher education scholarship and awards programs and amounts. Provides that each student who enrolls in a Cambridge International course may take the accompanying Cambridge International examination to receive high school credit for the Cambridge International course. Requires the department of education (department) and the state board of education (state board) to provide that a successfully completed Cambridge International course is credited toward fulfilling the requirements of an Indiana diploma with a Core 40 with academic honors designation. Provides, subject to certain conditions, that an individual or entity must submit a written notice to a public school that: (1) notifies the public school of an alleged violation of law; and (2) indicates a proposed remedy; before the individual or entity may initiate a civil action or an administrative proceeding against the public school. Establishes requirements regarding a proposed remedy. Provides that, if an individual or entity does not submit a notice to the public school before initiating a civil action or administrative proceeding, a court, administrative law judge, or hearing officer shall dismiss the civil action or administrative proceeding without prejudice. Urges the legislative council to assign to an appropriate interim study committee the task of studying the impact of litigation on school corporations and charter schools. Provides that an issuing officer shall issue an employment certificate to a student who attends a nonaccredited nonpublic school after receiving: (1) proof of age; and (2) proof of prospective employment. Provides that a child who: (1) attends a nonaccredited nonpublic school; and (2) is seeking an employment certificate from a school the child does not attend; must present to the issuing officer an attestation from the student's parent that the student is enrolled in school. Provides that the attestation may be submitted to the issuing officer via facsimile or electronic mail. Amends provisions regarding when a child may work. Provides that a school corporation may offer cursive writing in the school corporation's curriculum. Clarifies the meaning of "school" for purposes of the work ethic certificate program. Repeals a provision concerning the transfer of student records. Makes conforming amendments. Resolves a conflict between P.L.217-2017 and P.L.250-2017.
 Current Status:   3/21/2018 - SIGNED BY GOVERNOR
 Recent Status:   3/14/2018 - House Conference Committees Eligible for Action
3/14/2018 - Conference Committee Report Adopted (H) Report 1: adopted by the House; Roll Call 414: yeas 83, nays 14; Rules Suspended
 State Bill Page:   HB1420
 
HB1426EDUCATION MATTERS. (BEHNING R) Urges the legislative council during the 2018 through 2020 interims to assign to the education interim study committee the task of studying issues relating to a school corporation's ability to provide adequate career counseling to students. Requires the state board of education (state board) to establish one standard Indiana diploma for individuals who successfully complete high school graduation requirements. (Current law establishes four different diplomas.) Provides that each Indiana diploma must include one of the following designations: (1) General designation. (2) Core 40 designation. (3) Core 40 with academic honors designation. (4) Core 40 with technical honors designation. Requires the state board to create an alternate diploma for students with significant cognitive disabilities. Requires, in adopting Core 40 curriculum models, the state board to consider math course requirements other than Algebra II. Requires the state board to adopt rules to establish: (1) math course requirements; and (2) science course requirements; for the Core 40 curriculum models. Provides that the graduation examination shall be administered until the 2019-2020 school year. Provides that, for each school year beginning after June 30, 2021, a high school shall administer as part of the statewide assessment a nationally recognized college entrance exam. Eliminates the requirement of end of course assessments to be administered as part of the statewide assessment program. Provides that if the state board determines that no nationally recognized college entrance exam assesses a given high school subject that is required, the state board may select another type of assessment, including an end of course assessment, for that subject. Resolves a conflict in a provision that requires the state board to develop guidelines to assist secondary schools to identify students likely to require remediation. Eliminates a requirement that a student must take a college and career readiness examination if the student is identified under the guidelines developed by the state board to likely be in need of remediation. Provides that certain statewide assessments must use a scale score that will ensure the statewide assessment scores are comparable to assessment scoring used as part of the ISTEP program, before its expiration. Adds a provision to the list of purposes for which a charter school may limit new admissions to the charter school. Repeals provisions that: (1) require the state board to design a high school diploma for the high school fast track program; and (2) establish a subcommittee to make recommendations regarding diplomas and certain course requirements and develop the requirements for a career and technical education diploma. Makes conforming amendments. Specifies that certain provisions of SEA 354-2018 take effect upon passage instead of taking effect on July 1, 2018.
 Current Status:   3/21/2018 - SIGNED BY GOVERNOR
 Recent Status:   3/14/2018 - House Conference Committees Eligible for Action
3/14/2018 - Conference Committee Report Adopted (H) Report 1: adopted by the House; Roll Call 415: yeas 71, nays 25; Rules Suspended
 State Bill Page:   HB1426
 
HCR3URGING THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL TO ASSIGN THE TOPIC OF REDUCING OVERT IDENTIFICATION OF FREE AND REDUCED PRICE LUNCH STUDENTS THROUGH ALTERNATE CHARGE AND MEAL POLICIES OF LOCAL EDUCATION AGENCIES TO T (SIEGRIST S) Urging the legislative council to assign the topic of reducing overt identification of free and reduced price lunch students through alternate charge and meal policies of local education agencies to the appropriate committee.
 Current Status:   1/11/2018 - House Education, (Bill Scheduled for Hearing); Time & Location: 8:30 AM, Rm. 156-C
 Recent Status:   1/4/2018 - Coauthored by Representatives Frye R, Olthoff, and Wright
1/4/2018 - Coauthored by Representatives Olthoff, Frye R and Wright
 State Bill Page:   HCR3
 
SB24STUDENT POSSESSION AND USE OF SUNSCREEN. (BROWN L) Provides that a student may possess and use a topical, non-aerosol sunscreen product while on school property or at a school sponsored event or activity without being required to: (1) have a physician's note or prescription; or (2) store the topical, non-aerosol sunscreen product in a specific location; if the product is regulated by the United States Food and Drug Administration for over-the-counter use for the purpose of limiting ultraviolet light-induced skin damage. Allows school personnel to assist a student in applying the sunscreen if the school has written permission from the student's parent or guardian. Provides certain civil immunity for school corporations, schools, and school personnel for any action taken to comply with the sunscreen provisions.
 Current Status:   3/7/2018 - SIGNED BY GOVERNOR
 Recent Status:   3/6/2018 - Signed by the President of the Senate
2/27/2018 - Signed by the President Pro Tempore
 State Bill Page:   SB24
 
SB43RACIAL BALANCE LEVY AND FUND. (LONG D) Repeals provisions regarding the racial balance levy and the racial balance fund. Provides that any money in a school corporation's racial balance fund on January 1, 2019, must be transferred to the school corporation's operations fund.
 Current Status:   3/15/2018 - SIGNED BY GOVERNOR
 Recent Status:   3/14/2018 - Received by Governor
3/14/2018 - Signed by the President of the Senate
 State Bill Page:   SB43
 
SB50GOVERNOR'S WORKFORCE CABINET. (LONG D) Establishes the governor's workforce cabinet (cabinet). Specifies the membership and duties of the cabinet. Provides that the cabinet shall serve as the state advisory body required under certain federal laws. Provides that subject to the approval of the chairperson, the state personnel department, and the budget agency, the cabinet may employ professional, technical, and clerical personnel necessary to carry out its duties. Specifies that the cabinet is subject to the allotment system administered by the budget agency and financial oversight by the office of management and budget. Requires the cabinet to develop, not later than July 1, 2018, a comprehensive career navigation and coaching system for Indiana and requires all high schools to participate in the career coaching program. Requires the cabinet to conduct a regular review, analysis, and evaluation of all workforce related programs. Requires the cabinet to conduct a college and career funding review and submit, not later than November 1, 2018, to the governor and the legislative council a report concerning the results of the review. Requires the cabinet to study the advisability of establishing one or more real world career readiness programs that combine the theory of a particular career with workforce practice or application in order to provide students with career and technical education credentials necessary to transition from school to the workforce and submit, not later than November 1, 2018, to the governor and the legislative council a report concerning the results of the study. Repeals the state workforce innovation council (council). Assigns the council's duties and obligations concerning postsecondary proprietary educational institution accreditation to the department of workforce development and all other council duties and obligations to the cabinet. Makes conforming amendments. Repeals obsolete definitions.
 Current Status:   3/21/2018 - SIGNED BY GOVERNOR
 Recent Status:   3/14/2018 - Senate Conference Committees Eligible for Action
3/14/2018 - Conference Committee Report Adopted (H) Report 1: adopted by the House;; Rules Suspended
 State Bill Page:   SB50
 
SB135DEPARTMENT OF CHILD SERVICES NOTIFICATIONS FOR SCHOOLS. (BOHACEK M) Requires the department of child services to notify the individual designated as the point of contact for a child's school if the child is removed from the child's home. Provides immunity from civil liability for: (1) a guardian ad litem program; (2) a court appointed special advocate program; (3) an employee of or volunteer for a guardian ad litem program or court appointed special advocate program; and (4) an individual acting as a contracted guardian ad litem; when a child is placed on a waiting list for guardian ad litem or court appointed special advocate services. Makes conforming amendments.
 Current Status:   3/16/2018 - SIGNED BY GOVERNOR
 Recent Status:   3/14/2018 - Received by Governor
3/14/2018 - Signed by the President of the Senate
 State Bill Page:   SB135
 
SB217DYSLEXIA. (HOUCHIN E) Requires the following: (1) A school multidisciplinary team must include information about dyslexia in a student's educational evaluation if the multidisciplinary team determines that the student is eligible to receive special education and related services and has or has characteristics of dyslexia. (2) Information about dyslexia must be: (A) discussed by the student's case conference committee if information about dyslexia is included in the student's educational evaluation; and (B) included in the student's individualized education program if the case conference committee determines that the information should be included. Provides that a school corporation and charter school's reading plan shall include indicators to screen for risk factors of dyslexia, using a screening tool approved by the department of education (department). Requires school corporations and charter schools to: (1) use the response to intervention process to address needs of students who are determined to have characteristics of dyslexia; and (2) obtain parental consent before administering a level I dyslexia screening or a level II dyslexia screening. Provides that dyslexia interventions may include certain types of instruction. Requires school corporations and charter schools to report annually to the department regarding the number of students who were: (1) administered the initial dyslexia screening during the school year; and (2) determined to be at risk, or at some risk, for dyslexia. Requires a school corporation and charter school to report on the school corporation's or charter school's Internet web site certain information regarding dyslexia. Requires, not later than July 1, 2019, the department to employ at least one reading specialist trained in dyslexia. Requires, not later than the 2019-2020 school year, each school corporation and charter school to employ at least one individual to serve as an authorized reading specialist trained in dyslexia for the school corporation or charter school. Provides that a school corporation or charter school may receive a waiver from hiring an authorized reading specialist trained in dyslexia in certain circumstances. Requires, not later than the 2019-2020 school year, the department to ensure that each teacher receives professional awareness information on dyslexia. Requires the department to develop and update an Indiana dyslexia resource guide.
 Current Status:   3/15/2018 - SIGNED BY GOVERNOR
 Recent Status:   3/14/2018 - Received by Governor
3/14/2018 - Signed by the President of the Senate
 State Bill Page:   SB217
 
SB297EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS CURRICULUM. (RAATZ J) Provides that the department of workforce development will establish standards that provide students with career and college planning resources under the Indiana career explorer program and standards. (Current law provides that the department of workforce development will establish curriculum under the Indiana career explorer program and curriculum.) Provides that, not later than July 1, 2019, each school within a school corporation shall include interdisciplinary employability skills standards established by the department of education (department), in conjunction with the department of workforce development and approved by the state board of education, in the school's curriculum. Provides that, if the department determines that the pilot program for instruction in and use of the Indiana career explorer program and standards should be extended, the department, in consultation with the department of workforce development, must increase the number of schools involved in the pilot program by at least 15 additional schools, if possible based on the interest from schools. Provides that the state board of education, in consultation with the department and the department of workforce development, may approve an alternative Internet based system and standards (Current law provides that the department, in consultation with the department of workforce development may approve alternative Internet based system and standards.) Establishes the work ethic certificate program (program). Requires the department of workforce development to administer the program.
 Current Status:   3/13/2018 - SIGNED BY GOVERNOR
 Recent Status:   3/12/2018 - Received by Governor
3/12/2018 - Signed by the President of the Senate
 State Bill Page:   SB297
 
SB303VARIOUS EDUCATION MATTERS. (RAATZ J) Amends dates for the following: (1) The submission of reports regarding the number of full-time equivalent students enrolled in an alternative education program. (2) Student enrollment and attendance and grant distributions regarding alternative education program grants. (3) A school corporation's count of pupils in homebound programs. (4) The submission of reports to the department of education (department) concerning scholarships awarded by a scholarship granting organization in the previous school year. Provides that an expanded child protection index check for an applicant for employment with a school corporation, charter school, or nonpublic school: (1) must be conducted for Indiana; and (2) may be conducted for other states. Specifies that a criminal history information policy adopted by a school corporation, charter school, or nonpublic school must state that the school corporation or school requires an expanded criminal history check concerning an employee of the school corporation or school who is likely to have direct, ongoing contact with children within the scope of the employee's employment (instead of any employee). Amends requirements and defines "appropriate vehicle" with regard to the types of vehicles a school corporation may use to transport homeless students to a school of origin. Provides that the same requirements apply to the transport of students in foster care to a school of origin. Provides that a school corporation may provide summer school educational services through an online provider. Voids 511 IAC 12-2-2, which pertains to reimbursements from the department for summer school. Amends the conditions that must apply for an original school corporation and a transitional school corporation to be required to enter into an agreement concerning the responsibility for and apportionment of the costs of transporting a foster student to and from a school of origin. Provides that, to drive a school bus, an individual must have a depth perception of at least 80% or 48 seconds of arc or less angle of stereopsis. (Current law requires an individual to have a depth perception of at least 80% or 33 seconds of arc or less angle of stereopsis.) Removes a provision that requires school corporations to conduct an additional cumulative count of pupils in homebound programs for informational purposes.
 Current Status:   3/21/2018 - SIGNED BY GOVERNOR
 Recent Status:   3/14/2018 - Conference Committee Report Adopted (H) Report 1: adopted by the House; Roll Call 403: yeas 86, nays 0; Rules Suspended
3/14/2018 - Conference Committee Report Adopted (85-0)
 State Bill Page:   SB303
 
SB354FREEWAY SCHOOL CORPORATIONS AND SCHOOLS. (KRUSE D) Provides that the state board of education (state board) shall, upon request by a freeway school corporation or a freeway school, waive certain educational benefit requirements for a period of not more than 36 months..Provides that a freeway school corporation or freeway school may receive a waiver for that freeway school corporation or freeway school only one time. Urges the legislative council to assign to the education interim study committee the task of studying the accreditation of elementary and high schools in Indiana.
 Current Status:   3/15/2018 - SIGNED BY GOVERNOR
 Recent Status:   3/14/2018 - Received by Governor
3/14/2018 - Signed by the President of the Senate
 State Bill Page:   SB354
 
SB428DEPARTMENT OF CHILD SERVICES. (ZAY A) Requires the department of child services (department) to describe in a child's case plan any efforts made by the department to coordinate with school officials in developing the case plan, if efforts to coordinate with school officials are made. Requires the department to provide information to the court to be made part of the court record if the department receives information that indicates that a parent, guardian, or custodian may have violated a dispositional order.
 Current Status:   3/15/2018 - SIGNED BY GOVERNOR
 Recent Status:   3/14/2018 - Received by Governor
3/14/2018 - Signed by the President of the Senate
 State Bill Page:   SB428
 
SCR2URGING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO AMEND THE EVERY CHILD SUCCEEDS ACT TO REMOVE THE "PREPONDERANCE OF STUDENTS" LANGUAGE FROM ITS SECTION 8101(43) DEFINITION OF REGULAR HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA. (KOCH E) A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION urging the United States Congress to amend the Every Child Succeeds Act to remove the "preponderance of students" language from its section 8101(43) definition of regular high school diploma.
 Current Status:   1/3/2018 - Referred to Senate Education and Career Development
 Recent Status:   1/3/2018 - First Reading
1/3/2018 - Authored By Eric Koch
 State Bill Page:   SCR2
 
SR21URGING THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL TO ASSIGN THE TOPIC OF AUTISM AND PUBLIC EDUCATION TO THE APPROPRIATE STUDY COMMITTEE. (HOUCHIN E) A SENATE RESOLUTION urging the legislative council to assign the topic of autism and public education to the appropriate study committee.
 Current Status:   2/26/2018 - added as coauthors Senators Delph and Ford
 Recent Status:   2/26/2018 - added as coauthor Senator Randolph
2/26/2018 - added as coauthor Senator Becker
 State Bill Page:   SR21
 
SR32URGING THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL TO ASSIGN TO THE APPROPRIATE STUDY COMMITTEE THE TOPIC OF SPOUSAL SUPPORT AND EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT. (DELPH M) A SENATE RESOLUTION urging the legislative council to assign to the appropriate study committee the topic of spousal support and educational support.
 Current Status:   3/12/2018 - Second reading adopted voice vote
 Recent Status:   3/12/2018 - Senate Resolutions Eligible for Adoption
3/8/2018 - Senate Resolutions Eligible for Adoption
 State Bill Page:   SR32
 
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