Legislation heading to the governor's desk will expand several state education programs and increase funding for some students. Indiana's Education Scholarship Account program will open up to the siblings of students who have disabilities, and students utilizing Career Scholarship Account funds could use that money to pay for driving instruction.

Prior to 2024, Republican legislative leaders called for a return to a normal session, with an agenda focused on small tweaks to existing policies. Where it ended up was with bills far more substantive than many had imagined.

A bill to define and ban antisemitism in state public education institutions is headed to the governors desk.

Schools must release students for religious education under a bill headed to the governors desk. House Bill 1137 retained language about religious instruction but axed language that would have let clergy work as chaplains in schools.

Tens of thousands of public pension recipients will receive 13th checks this year after lawmakers approved a bill that one legislator said corrects a wrong from last session.

Lawmakers hope to increase access to child care by rolling back regulations of unlicensed child care homes.

It's now up to Gov. Eric Holcomb whether to sign a bill into law that will restrict his power - and that of his successors - from extending statewide disaster emergency declarations.

A bill from Republican lawmakers that could lead to restrictions on how the state’s public access counselor does their job is on its way to the governor’s desk.

Some teenagers will be able to work later into the evening during the summer under legislation headed to the governor's desk.

Legislation headed to Gov. Eric Holcomb's desk would adjust the process for how people who are arrested should be evaluated, treated and potentially committed for mental illness.