A bill to create an appointed board to oversee district and charter schools in Indianapolis would unfairly dilute electoral power, critics said during a House hearing Monday, Jan 12, while supporters said it would ensure shared accountability and transportation for all students.
Read MoreIndiana House Republicans on Thursday, Jan. 8 announced a four-bill legislative agenda for the 2026 session focusing on housing affordability, utility costs and deregulation.
Read MoreStricter cellphone bans, more focus on STEM and increased school “efficiency” are shaping up as some of the highest-priority education debates Indiana lawmakers will tackle during a fast 2026 legislative session that starts back up next week.
Read MoreA bill originally focused on school building closures was transformed Wednesday to primarily provide Indiana charter schools with access to more state and local funding.
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