Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett would oversee a plan to review how the Indianapolis Public Schools and city charter schools manage their resources.

The new legislative proposal would push city and state collaboration on Indianapolis Public Schools as the district faces heightened political and operational strain.

The enrollment at charter schools partnering with IPS has grown from nearly 8% in 2016 to 35.4% this school year. 

Peter Luster. who leads government affairs for the education advocacy group RISE Indy, filled out paperwork for an IPS school board candidate who was removed from the ballot in the 2024 election.

Indiana schools, colleges and universities are being told to consult with their lawyers and end race-based programs or risk losing federal funding.

Senate Bill 518 would gradually redirect millions of dollars each year from traditional public schools to charter schools.

House Bill 1136 won't get a hearing but portions of it could be incorporated into other legislation before the session ends.

Rokita said if Indianapolis Public Schools officials refuse to share information with ICE related to an individual’s immigration status he will take sue.

IPS Superintendent Aleesia Johnson said the proposed revenue shift in Senate Bill 518 could force the district to close at least 20 schools.

The sharp IPS enrollment decline follows a districtwide academic overhaul and comes amid a political battle at the Statehouse.