BLOOMINGTON—In early March, the U.S. Department of Education issued a new set of proposed regulations on charter schools. They would, among other things, require analysis of the socioeconomic effects of the charter school, reporting on schools contracting with outside organizations and a community impact analysis. [...]
INDIANAPOLIS— Today, the Indiana Senate unanimously passed SR 38 and SR 41, authored by State Senator Rodney Pol (D-Chesterton). SR 38 will provide guidance to the General Assembly to more effectively and efficiently deliver federal and state benefits to our Hoosier veterans. SR 41 seeks [...]
Even in its amended form, House Bill 1134 is still nothing more than a blatant attempt to insert government censorship into classrooms. People testifying said the bill is necessary to ban the teaching of Critical Race Theory, despite the governor and Indiana Department of Education leaders saying [...]
INDIANAPOLIS— Today, the Senate Education Committee amended and voted on HB 1134. The legislation passed the committee by a vote of 8-5 with Senator Jean Leising joining the Senate Democratic members in opposition. State Senator Fady Qaddoura (D-Indianapolis) offered the following statement: “I have opposed HB [...]
INDIANAPOLIS—Today in the Senate Education Committee, Senate Assistant Democratic Leader Eddie Melton (D-Gary) offered an amendment to House Bill 1134. Sen. Melton’s amendment would have required high school history courses to include an enhanced study of Black history, including topics on slavery, segregation and civil rights [...]
INDIANAPOLIS—Today the Senate Education and Career Development Committee passed HB 1041 on a party-line vote. HB 1041 would prohibit transgender girls from playing on girls' sports teams. Senator J.D Ford (D-Indianapolis), Ranking Minority Member on the Senate Education and Career Development Committee made the following statement: “I’m [...]