The COVID-19 pandemic has caused many disruptions for public education in Indiana, and while that may seem like a good reason to forgo the ILEARN test, Republican leaders believe that’s
Controversial Indiana School Choice Bills Stir Emotional Debates About State Funding
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Expanding school choice is a top priority for House Republicans this session, with House Education Committee Chair Bob Behning authoring the school choice bill.
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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.
The legislation, HB 1005, SB 412, and SB 413, aim to expand school choice options for families in Indiana. The bills would mean increasing income eligibility for school choice vouchers, and create a new funding program for some students not enrolled in public schools to receive state tuition support dollars to pay for education costs.
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused many disruptions for public education in Indiana, and while that may seem like a good reason to forego the ILEARN test, Republican leaders believe that s
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