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While Indiana’s new property tax plan will save most homeowners money, school districts are going to miss out on millions. Some schools may have to share their shrinking revenue with charter schools.  

The Indiana State Teachers Association shared its policy priorities ahead of the 2025 legislative session.

Senate Bill 486 drew bipartisan opposition from senators who said it will “silence” teachers and endanger students.

ISTA has consistently pushed for increased funding and it was their number one priority for this legislative session.

Indiana education leaders spoke against a Senate bill that targets discussion of race in class curricula during a press conference Tuesday – the day before lawmakers expect to hear it.

According to Indiana’s Department of Education job board, there are currently around 1,500 open teaching positions.

Indiana’s largest teachers union wants lawmakers to restore collective bargaining power to educators in an effort to mitigate the state’s teacher shortage.