I choose Indianapolis Public Schools. Don't dissolve my kids' district. | Letters
As a mother, I am genuinely disgusted by House Bill 1136, which would dissolve the Indianapolis Public Schools district and turn all its schools into charters. I send both of my kids to IPS, and this is our choice to do so.
Proposed Indiana bill would dissolve the IPS district and turn all schools into charters
HB 1136, from Rep. Jake Teshka, could potentially require IPS and four other school districts to transition to entirely being charter schools.
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Democrats and supporters of traditional public schools on Wednesday said they are “galvanized as never before” over a bill to convert Indianapolis Public Schools to charter schools. Their comments came as lawmakers kicked off the 2025 legislative session.
New Bill Threatens to Dissolve Public School Districts Across Indiana, Including Gary
A controversial bill in the Indiana legislature could force the dissolution of public school districts across the state, including Gary and Indianapolis, raising alarms among educators, legislators, and Hoosiers.
Indianapolis Public Schools board denounces bill to dissolve district in shift to charters
The pushback against the legislation comes as IPS faces yet another session that could leave the district even more financially strapped and struggling for survival.
Indiana Considers Dissolving Public Schools
if more than 50% of eligible students were enrolled outside, that public school district would be dissolved and replaced with a charter system governed by an unelected board.
'Have to fight:' IPS school board strongly opposes bill that would dissolve district
The IPS school board members spoke out publicly Tuesday night against a bill that would force all of the schools in the district to become charters.
Proposed bill would disband 5 Indiana school districts including Indianapolis Public Schools
House Bill 1136 would force public schools to become charter schools if more than 50% of students living in the district attend other schools.
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