Democrats at the Statehouse want legislative leaders to take a closer look at virtual charter schools in Indiana as two scandal-ridden schools prepare to close.

Two virtual schools being investigated by the state could close as early as this September. The school district that authorizes the schools began the process of revoking their charters at a special meeting Thursday night.

The school district overseeing the two schools says families and students have so far been left in the dark about the future of operations.

Two virtual charter schools will close after reaching an agreement with their school district authorizer. One plans to close this fall, while the other will close after the upcoming school year.

Daleville school board members signed off Wednesday night to end the yearslong saga of the embattled Indiana Virtual School and Indiana Virtual Pathways Academy.

The number of virtual school programs in Indiana nearly doubled over the past four years.

One part of the proposal focuses on authorizing powers, and suggests allowing only one entity in the state to authorize virtual charter schools.

A state committee is recommending sweeping changes to rules for virtual charter schools in Indiana, as the group reached general agreement Monday on a drafted set of proposed policy changes.

Virtual charter schools nationwide, and in Indiana, face a lot of unique issues, including low academic performance, high transfer rates, and accountability.

Committee members say they want to know more about the challenges of operating virtual schools and explore virtual education in general.