The enrollment at charter schools partnering with IPS has grown from nearly 8% in 2016 to 35.4% this school year. 

House Bill 1515 specifies that a charter, accredited nonpublic, and traditional public school is allowed as a permitted use in all zoning districts.

"I support President Trumps bold action to return education to where it belongs and to put parents in the drivers seat of their children's education," Indiana Gov. Mike Braun said.

The Trump administration has already moved to cut the Department of Education's staff by nearly half.

The schools under scrutiny also include dozens of state schools and two Ivy Leagues.

James Betley served as the board's executive director and general counsel for nearly a decade. The director at Trine University's Education One was picked to replace him.

More than 1,300 positions will be cut as a result of this reduction in force. Roughly another 600 employees have accepted voluntary resignations or retired.

The U.S. Department of Education is investigating Indiana University Bloomington and 59 other schools for alleged violations “relating to antisemitic harassment and discrimination."

Peter Luster. who leads government affairs for the education advocacy group RISE Indy, filled out paperwork for an IPS school board candidate who was removed from the ballot in the 2024 election.

More than 30 education-related bills that could reshape the state’s K-12 education system remain under consideration.