Articles tagged as: School Funding
May 9, 2025
Indiana School for the Deaf, School for the Blind and Visually Impaired get 5 percent budget cut
Lawmakers celebrated after they said they protected K-12 education funding above all else as they faced a $2 billion budget shortfall. But the Indiana School for the Deaf saw its funding slashed by 5 percent.
Read MoreMay 8, 2025
Over $3 million in federal funding for Perry teachers’ bonus pay in jeopardy after grant terminated
Grant funding that supported bonuses for effective teachers at MSD Perry Township schools, as well as literacy positions at the district, is at risk due to the Trump administration’s cuts to federal funding seen to support diversity, equity, and inclusion programs.
Read MoreMay 6, 2025
Gov. Braun signed these new education laws. Here's how they change Indiana's K-12 schools
New laws passed by Indiana lawmakers will reshape school funding, accountability, literacy rules and more starting July 1.
Read MoreApril 25, 2025
Hamilton County school districts get increased funding in new state budget
Carmel Clay Schools will receive $132.1 million in 2026 and $134.6 million in 2027 in state tuition support.
Read MoreApril 15, 2025
Charter schools to benefit from new Indiana tax law as districts warn of losses
School choice supporters praised the legislation as a massive and long-overdue policy shift, as it will boost funding for students who attend public charter schools.
Read MoreApril 10, 2025
Find out how much money your school district could lose under the GOP tax proposal
School districts stand to lose more than $700 million under the latest plan to cut property taxes for Indiana homeowners.
Read MoreApril 7, 2025
Charter schools could gain local tax dollars under new Indiana House plan
The updated Senate Bill 1 would require local school districts to share property tax levies and voter-approved referendums with charter schools beginning in 2028.
Read MoreApril 3, 2025
Students push to be heard in charter vs. traditional public school funding fight
Young people in Indianapolis have sought opportunities to speak out at Statehouse hearings and local school board meetings during the past few months.
Read MoreFebruary 26, 2025
Indiana schools must end 'race-based' programming by Feb. 28 or risk losing federal funding
Indiana schools, colleges and universities are being told to consult with their lawyers and end race-based programs or risk losing federal funding.
Read MoreFebruary 20, 2025
Legislation to rewrite charter school funding in Indiana advances. Changes would impact IPS
Senate Bill 518 would gradually redirect millions of dollars each year from traditional public schools to charter schools.
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