Four of the bills are measures lawmakers couldn't pass in time before the end of session last month.

The school financials bill has ramifications for all schools in Indiana. But for Muncie, it will mean approving a state university to run a local school district for the first time in the state's history.

Indiana lawmakers will aim to complete the work in one day. They will consider five bills in their May 14 special session - without public testimony or amendments.

House Speaker Brian Bosma (R-Indianapolis) says he's confident legislators will only need one day of to conclude their work.

Much of the debate on the school finances bill focused on the management of Muncie and Gary schools, but the Superintendent of Public Instruction says there were other key elements.

Holcomb says he'll meet with legislative leaders this week to lay out an agenda for the special meeting of the General Assembly.