The General Assembly passed legislation to create a single high school diploma structure in Indiana.

Lawmakers have known about the shortfall since December, but the amount of money needed to fill that gap has shifted throughout session as more school enrollment data became available.

The Senate will vote on the final version of the bill on during its last meeting of the year.

Last year's Senate Bill 567 set in motion plans for the state to intervene in Muncie and Gary schools. This year, House Bill 1315 updates many provisions in that bill.

Lawmakers from both chambers say they agree on a final version of a teacher licensing bill that stirred controversy in recent weeks.

The 7-year-old program, known as school choice, allows students to use state money to pay for tuition at non-public schools.

The state is preparing for a new statewide exam for students called ILEARN, and it could end up taking students fewer hours to complete.

On March 14, students across the country will join a nationwide school walkout, scheduled for a total of 17 minutes. The State Department of Education and Indiana School Boards Association are offering guidance Hoosier school districts.

Legislation to increase awareness and intervention for students with dyslexia in Hoosier schools has been approved by the general assembly.

Lawmakers are yet another step closer to finalizing legislation to address this year's unexpected school funding shortfall.