With the constitutionality of vouchers decided, the Senate Education Committee Wednesday turns its attention to a House bill which would loosen requirements for families seeking vouchers.
Backers of a proposal to expand Indiana’s school voucher program fielded some tough questions during the a Senate Education Committee hearing Wednesday afternoon.
Pence administration officials asked General Assembly members Tuesday to increase funding for K-12 schools by more than $137 million over the next two years.
Sen. Luke Kenley, R-Noblesville, says he believes state lawmakers and higher education officials are finally on the same page.
Indiana University says it can save students $11 million with discounted summer tuition — if enough of them decide to sign up.
Republicans control both houses of the Indiana General Assembly and a small handful of conservative lawmakers were behind nearly all of the controversial legislation from last legislative session. These senators and representatives are the power players. They are the movers and shakers when it comes to education policy in Indiana. We bring you the list [...]
Indiana schools started the year with a new fiscal reality brought on by major changes to the state budget and a Constitutional amendment limiting property taxes. Governor Mitch Daniels was at the forefront of many of these changes during the last legislative session. But there are many other people working behind the scenes. They are the architects and advocates behind the money paying for your child’s education.
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