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.
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Gov. Braun’s order replaces DEI with ‘MEI’
Indiana Democrats criticized the move to “merit, excellence and innovation” as regressive.
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Bill would limit social media for Indiana children under 16
Indiana lawmakers are considering a bill that would limit social media accounts for minors below the age of 16 unless they receive permission from a parent or guardian.
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Legislation would dissolve IPS, four other school districts
The bill proposes converting 50 schools in the Indianapolis Public Schools district into charter schools.
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Senate Democrats elect new minority leader after more sexual harassment accusations
Sen. Shelli Yoder, of Bloomington, will be the next leader of the ten-member caucus.
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Lawmakers throw cold water on major property tax reform – for now
Indiana school districts rely on property taxes to supplement funding for salaries, programs, construction and safety projects.
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Indiana Senate Democrats retain leader despite sexual harassment allegations
The Indianapolis Star reported three woman have accused Sen. Greg Taylor of sexual harassment.
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Here’s who will represent Marion County at the Indiana Statehouse
A look at election results for Statehouse races in Indianapolis.
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Indiana lawmakers drop proposal to allow chaplains in public schools
Critics said the measure would have violated the First Amendment.
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Indiana lawmakers move forward with bills to ban antisemitism, expand workforce training funds
The priority bills draw several hours of testimony at the Statehouse from dozens of Hoosiers.
