In a rare moment of frankness, IPS board members spoke out strongly against the slate of bills threatening the district's existence.

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Indiana lawmakers have been considering a bill that could lead to a state takeover of Indianapolis Public Schools and several ...

House Bill 1136 calls for public schools to transition to charters in districts where 50% or more of students are enrolled in ...

HB 1136 opens new doors. Simply stated, if your district has more than 50% of the students who live there attending nondistrict schools (aka charters, voucher schools or other private schools ...

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.

“We have to talk, let our voices be heard.” HB 1136 is authored by state Rep. Jake Teshka, a Republican from the South Bend area. Reps. Jeffrey Thompson and Timothy O’Brien are cosponsor ...

Republicans say their bills about property tax caps, revenue sharing with charter schools, and transportation and facilities ...

And that’s what this bill does.” Teshka said of HB 1136, “I think it’s a bold move. I think certain circumstances call for bold action.” He said it will be an ongoing conversation, and if the bill ...

"Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) strongly opposes House Bill 1136 or any bill this legislative session that threatens local authority and community control of public schools. HB 1136 proposes ...

The controversial House Bill 1136 is part of flurry of legislation targeting IPS and its coffers this legislative session.

A bill introduced in the Indiana General Assembly by a South Bend lawmaker would, if passed, dissolve underenrolled school corporations and transition the schools to operate as charter schools.