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A report, released Tuesday, outlines next steps for a training system that would model what’s already in place in Switzerland.

There will be one more public comment period on the new proposal before the final draft is approved by the Indiana State Board of Education.

McCormick worked in public education for nearly 18 years as a special education and language arts teacher, school principal and superintendent.

IU’s new expressive activities policy went is in effect. Farmers are feeling the pinch as prices for crops drop. And, several universities say new diploma requirements won’t meet their admission standards.

Many residents have encouraged the state to keep the current Academic Honors diploma because it is already accepted by colleges and universities across the country. Educators fear colleges will not admit students who graduate with the new diplomas.

Indiana high school students could see changes to their diploma requirements as soon as the 2025-26 school year. The new diplomas are still proposals, but the state plans to approve the finalized changes this fall.

High school will look different for Indiana students in coming years. The state revealed its first attempt at creating new graduation requirements on Wednesday.

The Indiana State Board of Education unanimously approved the alternative diploma earlier this month.