Senate Bill 518 would require school districts like IPS to share revenue from property tax levies with charter schools.
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The IPS funding fight heats up as Black leaders call for more transparency
The Mind Trust and IPS have been meeting about how to fund charter, district schools.
Why IPS parents are organizing: ‘We don’t want schools to close’
A new parent advocacy group is forming in response to threat of lost IPS funding.
It’s starting to look like Bethel Park will close next school year
The school’s leaders won’t say it, but several others are.
Virtual schools used student funding on political donations, prosecutors say
The founder of two shuttered virtual charter schools used state funds meant for “underprivileged and at-risk” students to make campaign contributions to support Republican candidates, prosecutors allege in an ongoing federal criminal case.
Indy councilors weighing two options for new education fund
They’re considering how the fund would be used and the involvement of RISE INDY.
IPS board takes stand against bills that threaten district’s survival
The board also called on the public for support, asking them to share concerns with lawmakers.
Bethel Park Elementary’s future in doubt after city’s new letter
The school will operate through the end of the school year. What comes next is unclear.
IPS is confronting a legislative session that could remake it — or break it
The district is accustomed to hostile legislation at the statehouse — but this year’s session features several high-profile bills that could fundamentally alter IPS.
Indianapolis Public Schools would lose power over buildings, transportation in new bill
House Bill 1501 would create two boards to manage transportation and facilities for Indianapolis Public Schools starting in 2026, making these assets available for sharing with charter schools.


