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Students would still need to receive a high school diploma to become licensed by the state, but Senate Bill 176 would allow them to begin an educational program while still in high school.

Licensed practical nursing programs in Indiana could train high school students under new proposal

Indiana law requires licensed practical nursing programs to only accept people who have completed their high school diploma — but lawmakers say removing that requirement could address nursing shortages in the state. A Senate committee moved a bill forward to make it easier for high school students to enroll in those programs.

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According to the Trevor Project, 85 percent of transgender and nonbinary youth said recent debates about state laws restricting the rights of transgender people have negatively impacted their mental health.

Indiana General Assembly approves ban on trans girls in girls school sports, sends to governor

House Bill 1041 didn't get changed at all in the Senate, which means with a majority of the chamber's approval Tuesday, the bill now heads to Gov. Eric Holcomb's desk for his signature. The House approved the bill in January.

Republican and Democrat members of the Indiana House Education Committee are worried there is not enough time for the state to end emergency permits for special education teachers without adding to the growing teacher shortage.

Lawmakers say Indiana may not have enough time to fix special ed licensing problem

Indiana lawmakers worry the state’s rush to end emergency permits for special education teachers will leave schools with unfilled positions to help students with disabilities.

Indiana K-12 schools will not reopen this academic year as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.

Coronavirus: K-12 Buildings Closed For School Year, Indiana Gets 'C' In Social Distancing

The Indiana State Department of Health reported 13 additional deaths Thursday, bringing the states total to 78. The state announced a total of more than 3,000 confirmed cases, with more than 16,000 Hoosiers tested.

Suzi Swinehart’s son (pictured right) was forcibly isolated in a seclusion room inside his Indiana elementary school (pictured left) for hours at a time last fall. Swinehart said her son was traumatized by the experience and often returned home from school distraught.

Indiana isn’t holding schools accountable for forcibly isolating and restraining students

Indiana lawmakers approved legislation a decade ago that was intended to regulate and curb the use of restraint and seclusion in schools. But a lack of oversight from the Indiana Department of Education means it’s unclear whether the law has had its intended effect.

Governor Pence Says No to Syrian Refugees - November 23, 201

Indiana refuses Syrian refugees. A civil rights bill. Organization day and more.

Gay Marriage in Federal Court - August 29, 2014

Richard Moudock resigns and the Indiana gay marriage goes to Federal Appeals Court.

A WorkOne center in Knox, Indiana, displays a closed sign on the front door.

First Step In Indiana's COVID-19 Job Recovery Plan: Offer Workers Retraining Grants

The Governor's Workforce Cabinet is partnering with a nonprofit to provide workers with information about the state's Workforce Ready grants for job certifications.

This week IDOH’s school cases dashboard recorded 3,504 new student cases – 3,028 of which were reported in the last seven days.

Indiana Schools Set New Cases Record, More Than 3,000 Cases In Last Week

The Indiana Department of Health's school cases dashboard updates every Monday. This week it recorded 3,504 new student COVID-19 cases -- 3,028 of which were reported in the last seven days.

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