Articles tagged as: School Funding
July 4, 2018
Indiana High Court To Hear Civil Forfeiture, Schools Case
The Indiana Supreme Court must decide whether a state constitutional requirement that "all forfeitures" be paid to the Common School Fund really means "all." Police and prosecutors have been permitted since 1984 to divert a portion of the revenue for "expenses."
Read MoreMay 30, 2018
State Withholds Funding For 4-Year-Old Kindergarteners
A change going into effect this year says schools won't get state money for kids who aren't at least 5-years-old by Aug. 1.
Read MoreMay 13, 2018
Rural Community Rallies For More Public School Funding
Educators in Farmersburg, Indiana, held a rally Saturday, urging lawmakers to give more attention to rural public schools, specifically when it comes to funding.
Read MoreMay 3, 2018
3 Indy Area School Districts Seek Tax Increase On Primary Ballot
Voters in several counties will have the power to approve or deny tax measures to make millions of dollars available for their local schools.
Read MoreApril 24, 2018
Indianapolis Public Schools To Cut $22M From Budget, Teacher Layoffs Possible
Indianapolis Public Schools leaders say they will cut $22.4 million from the 2018-19 budget due to an anticipated shortfall in state and federal funding.
Read MoreMarch 16, 2018
What Education Bills Passed, Failed In The 2018 Session?
Here's a recap of some legislation Indiana lawmakers proposed, passed, and denied around education policy during the 2018 legislative session.
Read MoreMarch 13, 2018
School Funding Gap Fix Sent To The Governor
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.
Read MoreMarch 7, 2018
School Funding Measure Nears Finish Line
Lawmakers are yet another step closer to finalizing legislation to address this year's unexpected school funding shortfall.
Read MoreMarch 6, 2018
Senate Approves School Financial Management Bill
A bill focused on school financial problems stirring up heated debate has received approval by lawmakers in the Senate.
Read MoreMarch 1, 2018
Senate Panel Backs Control Shift On Troubled Indiana Schools
The bill has already been approved by the House. It now heads to the full Senate for consideration.
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