After two school shootings last year, lawmakers named mental health services in schools a top priority. Many schools across the state say they need more: more counselors, therapists, funding and support.

Nothing in state law previously required schools to report to the Indiana High School Athletic Association when a coach who isnt an employee is convicted of a felony.

Some activists and parents wonder if the aftermath of the Noblesville West Middle School shooting fits the same story as other across the country -- shock and outrage, followed by calls for action, but few policies changed.

Mental health and social-emotional learning are a central topics for the two-day training, which comes after two school shootings in Indiana last year.

After two school shootings in Indiana last year, lawmakers and Governor Eric Holcomb called school safety a top priority.

The House Ways and Means Committee approved a bill this week to let schools ask for tax hikes for safety costs alone.

The amendment comes in response to teachers injured during active shooter training earlier this year.

The amendment comes in response to teachers injured during active shooter training earlier this year.

House lawmakers unanimously approved legislation Monday that creates harsher penalties for drivers who illegally pass school buses.

The bullets resulted in welts and blood, and teachers outside the room reported hearing screams.