Some say House Bill 1136 may be intended to start discussions about giving charter schools a share of local property tax dollars, which they do not receive now.

The proposed Indiana House Bill 1136 would dissolve Indianapolis Pubic Schools, Gary Community Schools, Tri-Township Schools, Union Schools, and Cannelton City Schools.

"When they run their own educational program, I think it's going to, I think they'll be able to compete with anybody," Trump said.

Top Republican leaders want to increase access to public funds for parents to pay for private parochial or non-religious schools would be a topic of discussion this legislative session.

Amendment 2 to allow public funds to go to private and charter school education was rejected universally in Kentucky counties when the Associated Press called the race.

A WFYI analysis found nearly 1 in 5 students use a school choice policy to attend a school outside their home district.

School choice in Indiana could be remade if proposed legislation gains traction. Senate Bill 305 would provide more funding with less eligibility restrictions than allowed under the popular private school voucher program.

According to an analysis from the Center for Business and Economic Research at Ball State University, Indiana saved nearly $90 million during the 2019-2020 school year because of school choice.

A group of school choice bills are prompting lengthy and emotional debates about school funding at the Indiana Statehouse, with dozens of individuals and organizations testifying on the legislation at committee hearings Wednesday.

More school autonomy in a field of increasing competition and choice can put more pressure on parents to find and understand the right information.