March 1, 2024
Religious education bill – with school chaplains language – one step closer to governor's desk
An amended House bill that requires school corporations to release students for religious education during the school day passed the Senate this week. However, both chambers of the Indiana General Assembly need to agree on a final version of the bill before it can be sent to the governor.
Read MoreMarch 1, 2024
Both chambers approve reading retention bill, now goes to the governor's desk
Senate lawmakers approved the Houses amendments to a reading retention bill this week. It now goes to the governor to sign into law.
Read MoreMarch 1, 2024
Tenure bill heads to the governor’s desk
The higher education bill that academics say guts tenure protections heads to the desk of Gov. Eric Holcomb.
It passed the Senate Thursday 33 to 12.
Read MoreIt passed the Senate Thursday 33 to 12.
February 29, 2024
Lawmakers plan new fund to pay for postsecondary training – money to come in 2025
A bill that would have expanded a college scholarship program was changed Thursday to create a separate fund for post-secondary training instead. Lawmakers will decide on the details of this new fund in 2025.
Read MoreFebruary 29, 2024
All-girls charter school clears major hurdle in rezoning conflict
Organizers behind Girls IN STEM Academy passed a major hurdle in a petition process to rezone property in Washington Township for the campus.
Read MoreFebruary 28, 2024
Indy-area educators prepare to hold back more third graders
Marion County educators are preparing for proposed legislation that would require school districts to hold back more students who fail the state’s elementary literacy reading exam.
Read MoreFebruary 27, 2024
Indiana Republicans want school boards in charge of sex ed. Critics say students will suffer
During this General Assembly, some GOP lawmakers want to require school boards to decide how and if sex education is taught.
Read MoreFebruary 27, 2024
Fight over all-girls charter school in Washington Township reflects ongoing tensions in education
The Girls in STEM Academy would be an all-girls charter school. It's a collaborative effort between Paramount Schools of Excellence, Purdue Polytechnic and Girl Scouts of Central Indiana.
Read MoreFebruary 26, 2024
Indiana senators tank reform legislation for special education disputes
Legislation intended to help families of students with disabilities navigate disputes over special education services with Indiana school districts appears to have failed in the General Assembly.
Read MoreFebruary 22, 2024
Need help filling out FAFSA? Get it this Sunday
This Sunday financial aid professionals will be volunteering at 40 locations across the state to help students and families complete the application.
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