Aleksandra Appleton, Chalkbeat

SB 199 appears to only apply to a handful of degrees at nonprofit institutions like Ball State, Indiana University, and Ivy Tech, according to data on low-earning programs released by the U.S. Department of Education.

At a House committee hearing, supporters of a proposal to create an appointed board over Indianapolis district and charter schools said it would create a shared system of accountability. Critics said it would dilute electoral power.

Indiana lawmakers begin filing bills now through January for the 2026 legislative session.