“We have to talk, let our voices be heard.” HB 1136 is authored by state Rep. Jake Teshka, a Republican from the South Bend area. Reps. Jeffrey Thompson and Timothy O’Brien are cosponsor ...

HB 1136 opens new doors. Simply stated, if your district has more than 50% of the students who live there attending nondistrict schools (aka charters, voucher schools or other private schools ...

In a rare moment of frankness, IPS board members spoke out strongly against the slate of bills threatening the district's existence.

Indiana lawmakers have been considering a bill that could lead to a state takeover of Indianapolis Public Schools and several ...

Republicans say their bills about property tax caps, revenue sharing with charter schools, and transportation and facilities ...

A bill before the Indiana Legislature that would dissolve five Indiana school districts is raising statewide concerns.

"House Bill 1136 does not provide the Gary Community School Corporation with ample time to demonstrate all recovery efforts ...

And that’s what this bill does.” Teshka said of HB 1136, “I think it’s a bold move. I think certain circumstances call for bold action.” He said it will be an ongoing conversation ...

The IPS school board members spoke out publicly Tuesday night against a bill that would force all of the schools in the district to become charters.

District leaders did not return repeated requests for comment. While the district has vocally opposed the HB 1136, the bill that would dismantle it, it has not announced stances on other proposals ...

This story was originally published on Chalkbeat. By ALEKSANDRA APPLETON The 2025 legislative session is likely to bring big changes to Indiana schools, from how they receive funding, to what […] ...