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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.

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Legislative Alert: SB 1 (Amended) – School Funding Cuts

Legislative Alert: SB 1 (Amended) – School Funding Cuts

SB 1 School funding cuts. We understand that property taxes are overly burdensome to many vulnerable Hoosier taxpayers and they need relief. However, public schools are essential to the economic health of the community and must be funded. We call upon the legislature...

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Legislative Alert: HB 1515 – Gift for the charter lobby

Legislative Alert: HB 1515 – Gift for the charter lobby

HB1515 Pop up charters and siphoning funding and students — without any say from local authorities about whether it is appropriate or safe to do so.  HB 1515 started as a pretty innocent neutral bill in comparison to other bills this session. However, Amendment 6 made...

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*NEW* Legislative Alert: SB 287 – Partisan School Boards

*NEW* Legislative Alert: SB 287 – Partisan School Boards

SB 287 "School Board Matters" This bill to make school boards partisan is up for Amend and Vote on Wednesday morning (March 12, 2025) in the House Elections and Apportionment Committee. Reach out to the committee legislators and tell them why we don’t need partisan...

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A Servant’s Heart: Honoring Marilyn Shank, APR

A Servant’s Heart: Honoring Marilyn Shank, APR

We have been hosting a Statehouse Day of Action ever since 2012. Gathering folks from all walks of life to express their love and support and defense of public schools has always been an inspiring and affirming experience for all. The backbone of this event has always...

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ICPE 2025 Statehouse Day of Action

ICPE 2025 Statehouse Day of Action

The 14th annual ICPE Day of Action was a great success. A huge thank you to everyone who braved the cold and came to the Statehouse to celebrate our public schools and demand that they be funded and continue to be welcoming spaces for all children. We love our public...

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