South Bend's Teshka authors bill to dissolve low-enrolled schools, make them charters
A bill introduced in the Indiana General Assembly by a South Bend lawmaker would, if passed, dissolve underenrolled school ...
Pushing back against proposal that would lead to state takeover of IPS, other schools
Indiana lawmakers have been considering a bill that could lead to a state takeover of Indianapolis Public Schools and several other districts in the state. Essentially, if 50% or more of a districts' ...
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Gary council adopts resolution opposing state bill that would dissolve GCSC
"House Bill 1136 does not provide the Gary Community School Corporation with ample time to demonstrate all recovery efforts ...
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School districts, coalitions punch back at bill that would close their doors
House Bill 1136, authored by Rep. Jake Teshka (R-North Liberty), proposes closing districts where more than 50% of students ...
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IPS is confronting a legislative session that could remake it — or break it
INDIANAPOLIS (Chalkbeat Indiana) — Indianapolis Public Schools ... While the district has vocally opposed the HB 1136, the bill that would dismantle it, it has not announced stances on other ...
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Bill could force 5 public school district closures
Lawmakers should reject HB 1136 and instead focus on policies that strengthen Indiana’s public schools, address staffing ...
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Local districts oppose bill to dissolve Gary, Tri-Township schools
Under the proposed bill, the Gary Community School Corp. and Tri-Township Schools would be among the five districts that ...
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Deregulation bill would trim licensure, education requirements for Indiana Secretary of Education
Indiana lawmakers are considering a wide-reaching bill that aims to free schools from what they consider irrelevant or ...
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IPS is confronting a legislative session that could remake it — or break it
Republicans say their bills about property tax caps, revenue sharing with charter schools, and transportation and facilities ...
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School districts, coalitions punch back at bill that would close their doors
In the letter, the coalition says HB 1136 is “a misguided proposal that will destabilize schools, silence communities, and jeopardize the future of public education in Indiana”. Teshka told ...
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Bill could force 5 public school district closures
Lawmakers should reject HB 1136 and instead focus on policies that strengthen Indiana’s public schools, address staffing shortages and ensure equitable resources for all students, ISTA stated.