Funding became a huge question mark last week after Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) sent a letter to schools warning them they could lose 15 percent of state dollars if they dont reopen to in-person instruction.

Sen. President Pro Tempore Rod Bray (R-Martinsville) sent a letter to school leaders Thursday, saying they could risk up to 15 percent of their state funding if they do not offer in-person classes this fall.

Despite worries about COVID-19's impact on the economy, voters appear to be supporting funding proposals from school corporations across Indiana.

More than a dozen school districts are seeking voter approval for referendum funding during today's primary election, and leaders and school officials say the pandemic has changed how they talk about their proposals.

Indiana will receive education funding from the stimulus package two ways: a roughly $60 million grant for higher education, K-12 and early childhood education to be distributed by the governor and other state leaders. Schools will also receive about $215 million, dispersed based on low-income student enrollment, or Title I status.

The number of homeless students enrolled in Hoosier schools nearly doubled between 2008 and 2018.

Carmel Clay and Lawrence schools won their referendums, but Center Grove Community schools was among four school districts in the state that failed to win voter approval for their measures.

A group of lawmakers studying key education questions have finalized their recommendations for the General Assembly to consider next year.

A financial consultant of the Gary Community School Corporation told state officials Thursday the districts operating deficit is now cut in half to $11 million.

Indiana is home to more than two dozen school district boundaries contributing to segregation and inequitable school funding, according to a new report.