Blog & Statehouse Notes
This space serves as vital resource for those who are dedicated to preserving and enhancing public education in Indiana. Through insightful articles, updates, and analysis, ICPE provides timely information on legislative actions, policy changes, and advocacy efforts impacting Indiana’s public education system. We strive to empower stakeholders with the knowledge and tools necessary to support and defend public education.
Legislative Alert: HB 1136 – Dissolving School Districts – Politicians’ Choice
HB 1136: Politicians’ Choice Despite the mantra of "parent choice,” this bill would potentially eliminate public school parents’ choice in the Indianapolis Public Schools, Gary Public Schools, Cannelton, Tri-Townships and Union school districts. This bill is a direct...
Legislative Alert: HB 1002 – Various Education Matters & Deregulation Concerns
Here are our specific concerns with HB 1002: 1. We oppose the watering down of requirements for the Secretary of Education. (Sect 13 of the bill, page 38) This position must have the relevant experience requirements that other state-appointed positions do. Keep the...
Legislative Alert: SB 320 – A very good bill
SB 320 Choice Scholarships ICPE believes that if you take public funds you should have to play by the same rules as public schools.Voucher schools do not have to show us where the money goes, and they do not have to accept all kids. Last school year alone nearly $439...
Vic’s Statehouse Notes #391 – HB 1136 is a terrible bill
Dear Friends, Legislators who brought us school choice now propose to remove an important school choice for parents. House Bill 1136 is the UNCHOICE for parents. A long term goal of those who oppose public education is to turn every public school into a charter...
Event: ICPE Legislative Update & Bills To Watch
Join ICPE and our lobbyist Joel Hand to review the PreK-12 education bills that have been filed at the Indiana Statehouse. Meeting is on Zoom. Register to have the link emailed to you. Register in advance for this...
ICPE’s statement on the high school diploma redesign
ICPE issued the following statement on the diploma redesign and ICPE board member Keri Miksza presented it during the final public comment meeting of the State Board of Education on November 8, 2024. Dear Dr. Jenner and the Indiana State Board of Education members,...
Leaky Bucket of Funding – Updated
As we prepare for the Indiana General Assembly to craft the state’s next two-year budget in January 2025, we again expect to hear legislators brag about more "historic funding increases" for K-12 education and, also, a lot more about “universal school choice.” How...
Vic’s Statehouse Notes #390 – Jennifer McCormick is the only candidate that will protect our public schools
Dear Friends, There are three candidates for Governor in Indiana’s election on November 5th. Only one supports public education: Jennifer McCormick. The Indiana Coalition for Public Education board of directors has endorsed Jennifer McCormick for Governor. Please...
Vic’s Statehouse Notes #389 – Candidate Pledge
Dear Friends, This election could determine the survival of public education in Indiana. The plan to give ESAs to all parents in a “universal voucher” system has already been presented by Senator Mishler. The disastrous consequences of universal ESAs were detailed...
Dr. Tony Lux: Rational leadership is needed at the Indiana Statehouse
For the last 20 years, there have only been Republican governors influencing educational decision-making in the State of Indiana. For the last 13 years, Republicans have controlled both the Senate and the House and are responsible for all legislation affecting the...
Indiana Public School Funding 101
On October 1, ICPE hosted "Indiana Public School Funding 101" with school finance experts Dr. Michele Moore and ICPE board member Marvin Ward. Below you'll find a recap with links to the information that was discussed: But they're my taxes! Nope. Unfortunately, they...
Vic’s Statehouse Notes #388 – Under attack
Dear Friends, Public education in Indiana is under attack from both the federal side and from the state legislature. Voters in Indiana in this crucial November election will decide whether or not public education will be dismantled in favor of private schools and...
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