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Indianapolis Public Schools is asking voters for $410 million in new taxes amid rising property taxes and inflation, but experts say other factors may help its passage.

The House education committee amended Senate Bill 391 to require four of the state’s largest school districts to share a cut of referendum dollars.

The House education committee amended Senate Bill 391 to require four of the state’s largest school districts to share a cut of referendum dollars.

The House education committee amended Senate Bill 391 to require four of the state’s largest school districts to share a cut of referendum dollars.

The use of charter school operators by Indianapolis Public Schools to “restart” certain schools has yet to show large-scale improvement on tests, but a few are showing promise.

The House education committee amended Senate Bill 391 to require four of the state’s largest school districts to share a cut of referendum dollars.

 

Charter schools are not eligible for property tax dollars under Indiana law, but the bill would require districts to share a portion of that money with neighboring charter schools.

Indianapolis Public Schools plans to implement only part of its massive Rebuilding Stronger overhaul after the school board failed to place an operating referendum on the upcoming May ballot.

The new funds were to help pay for a sweeping remake of academic and other offerings for elementary and middle school students.