Portage school board opposes proposed law; HB 1136 would turn Gary public schools into charters
The Portage Township School Board opposes legislation targeting school districts with a majority of students attending school ...
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The grandest of larcenies: HB 1136 would seize public property for charter schools
There are times when I look at the bills before the General Assembly regarding public education that I am staggered by the ...
South Bend's Teshka authors bill to dissolve low-enrolled schools, make them charters
A bill introduced in the Indiana General Assembly by a South Bend lawmaker would, if passed, dissolve underenrolled school ...
Pushing back against proposal that would lead to state takeover of IPS, other schools
Indiana lawmakers have been considering a bill that could lead to a state takeover of Indianapolis Public Schools and several other districts in the state. Essentially, if 50% or more of a districts' ...
A bill from an Evansville lawmaker would disband certain public schools in Indiana
Evansville state Rep. Tim O'Brien has co-authored a bill that would disband some public schools if it passes. He refuses to ...
The Herald Bulletin3d
Bill could force 5 public school district closures
A bill before the Indiana Legislature that would dissolve five Indiana school districts is raising statewide concerns.
The Times of Northwest Indiana2d
Gary council adopts resolution opposing state bill that would dissolve GCSC
"House Bill 1136 does not provide the Gary Community School Corporation with ample time to demonstrate all recovery efforts ...
WFIU10d
School districts, coalitions punch back at bill that would close their doors
House Bill 1136, authored by Rep. Jake Teshka (R-North Liberty), proposes closing districts where more than 50% of students ...
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IPS is confronting a legislative session that could remake it - or break it
Indianapolis Public Schools faces significant challenges, including potential property tax reforms, the possibility of ...
Evansville Courier & Press11d
A bill from an Evansville lawmaker would disband certain public schools in Indiana
Tim O'Brien has co-authored a bill that would shutter multiple Indiana public schools and turn ... bill's author to answer any questions regarding HB 1136." That would be South Bend Rep.