A new state law expands school absence rules to students in grades seven through 12.

Union Schools is suing the state to block a new law it says is unconstitutional and would force the district to shut down by 2027.

Two voter and civic advocacy groups and an Indiana University student are suing the state over a new law that bans the use of student IDs for voting.

Lawmakers made several changes this session to how the state delivers services to deaf and hard-of-hearing children. Advocates said they weren't included throughout the process, leading to a bill they say favors oral and spoken language education.

New laws passed by Indiana lawmakers will reshape school funding, accountability, literacy rules and more starting July 1.

A proposal to give eligible families a $500 tax credit for newborns failed to pass this legislative session. Advocates continue to push for the tax credit they say will improve Hoosiers' financial stability and health.

The need for power for AI data centers coming into Indiana prompted a lot of bills this session. Lawmakers were also concerned with all things water — from long-haul water pipelines to stormwater running off of construction sites.

Ivy Tech Community College is eliminating a popular summer program for high school students after lawmakers finalized a new budget that could reduce the college’s funding by $27 million annually.

Indiana lawmakers approved a measure that would, in part, allow schools that undergo a mastery-based pilot program to suspend certain state regulations.

The final version of a pharmacy benefit manager reform bill received approval from lawmakers — but some raised concerns that a policy in the legislation would increase drug costs for Hoosiers.