Monday's meeting focused on establishing goals for graduation rates and student achievement.

Officials say the funds are necessary to expand state-funded pre-k for all kids, increase tuition support for all schools and bump up funding for small, rural schools.

The state accuses CTB, now Data Recognition Corporation, of not living up to contractual duties after the company substantially delayed releasing 2015 ISTEP+ scores.

The state spent $131.5 million in scholarships this year, which is $18 million more than last school year.

Why are eligible Hoosier kids missing out on free meals?

The program provides free, nutritious meals to children in low-income areas in Indiana during the summer months.

The State Superintendent says it's among the Department of Education's top policy priorities heading into the next legislative session.

Lawmakers want to overhaul standardized tests, but state and federal law could limit how much they change.

In preliminary numbers compiled by State Board of Education staff, 17 percent of Indiana's K-12 schools will be considered failing under the state's A-F accountability system. Last year, 4 percent of schools were considered failing.

State leaders say they recognize the difficulties presented by changing standardized tests, and that they are taking the necessary steps to help make the transition go more smoothly.