The lawsuit alleges conditions at the facility violate the Fifth and Fourteenth Amendment due process clauses.
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IPS school board candidates raise over $150,000 from political action groups
In total, the candidates raised more than $257,000 with about 22% coming from individual contributions.
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Fewer Indiana students are missing school, but high schoolers are still absent the most
The state average is now 14.9% of students chronically absent for the 2025-26 school year.
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Indianapolis Public Education Corporation to consider $3.2 million budget for 2027
The new agency will take control of the buildings and implement a unified transportation plan for both district and charter schools in 2028.
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IPS board candidates discuss school closures, AI and legislative funding at forum
Fifteen candidates are running for five seats — one each in Districts 2, 3, 4 and 5 and one at-large seat.
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Here’s what you need to know about the $24M ballot question for Washington Township schools
The district is making an early attempt to win voter approval before the current tax increase expires in 2028.
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Lawmakers at odds over childcare funding and capacity
Gov. Mike Braun believes the legislature has momentum to do more on childcare policy and funding.
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IPS school board endorsements highlight divide between reform, traditional candidates
The IPS board will lose a significant amount of power over district schools after passage of a state law earlier this year.
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‘Things aren’t getting better for people.’ Latest report on Indianapolis’ eviction crisis
In Marion County, the most common reason for falling behind on rent was job loss or reduced hours at work.
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IPS could end free busing, buildings for charter school partners to help cut $20M deficit
IPS is considering ending agreements with charter schools as it faces a financial squeeze.
