Muncie Schools State Takeover Bill Passes House
If signed into law, it would appoint an emergency manager with financial and academic officers to make decisions.
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April 6, 2017
What’s In A Word? Indiana Lawmakers Seek Ban On Sanctuary Campuses
A 2011 law bans Indiana cities and towns from declaring themselves sanctuary cities. Now, lawmakers are looking to colleges and universities.
April 5, 2017 ILEARN Set To Replace ISTEP As Indiana’s New Standardized Test
The legislature is considering legislation that changes the standardized assessment students take, replacing the current ISTEP+.
ILEARN Set To Replace ISTEP As Indiana’s New Standardized Test
The legislature is considering legislation that changes the standardized assessment students take, replacing the current ISTEP+.
Pre-K: Republican Governors Vs. Republican Lawmakers
The 2017 legislative session is winding down, and legislators have yet to decide on a final version of the pre-k expansion bill. Before the session started, Governor Eric Holcomb asked lawmakers to double funding for the state’s pre-K pilot program, which currently only serves children in five counties. As the bill stands now, the pre-K pilot program will receive […]
Senate Moves Ahead Bill To Make Superintendent Political Appointee
Indiana’s schools chief is currently an elected position. That could change.
March 30, 2017 Senate Unveils Budget For Education, Increasing Funds To K-12
The Senate unveiled its budget proposal Thursday, showing an increase to K-12 funding.
Senate Unveils Budget For Education, Increasing Funds To K-12
The Senate unveiled its budget proposal Thursday, showing an increase to K-12 funding.
March 29, 2017 Senate Panel Moves Forward ISTEP Replacement Bill
The legislature is considering a bill that changes the future of the state assessment system.
Senate Panel Moves Forward ISTEP Replacement Bill
The legislature is considering a bill that changes the future of the state assessment system.
Bill Looks To Help Struggling Gary Schools With Financial Issues
A bill moving through the statehouse will help the dire financial situation of Gary Community Schools.
March 28, 2017 Bill Would Track When Officers Restrain, Seclude Kids At School
Indiana lawmakers call for schools to provide more information about the controversial practice.
Bill Would Track When Officers Restrain, Seclude Kids At School
Indiana lawmakers call for schools to provide more information about the controversial practice.
March 27, 2017 Indiana Lawmakers Want Schools To Publicize Union Involvement
They would also inform teachers annually about their ability to change representation, if membership falls below a certain amount.
Indiana Lawmakers Want Schools To Publicize Union Involvement
They would also inform teachers annually about their ability to change representation, if membership falls below a certain amount.