school curriculum

Senators meet in the senate chamber at the Statehouse.

Senate committee makes more changes, approves school curriculum and parent oversight bill

Jeanie Lindsay

A controversial school curriculum and parent transparency bill underwent more changes and passed out of a Senate committee Wednesday.

Despite the changes, concerns from some House lawmakers persisted about how the bill could impact schools as they continue navigating the COVID-19 pandemic. (Lauren Chapman/IPB News)

Here's how lawmakers changed the House curriculum bill before sending it to the Senate

Jeanie Lindsay

The changes aim to address concerns about teachers' workloads, parents' authority over curriculum, and limits to classroom conversations about race.

Parents who support SB 17 cited concerns about library books children have access to, as well as books used in classrooms that they say are not appropriate for children.

Senate bill would limit legal defense for libraries over access to harmful material

Jeanie Lindsay

Senate Bill 17 essentially says if schools or public libraries share harmful or obscene material with minors, they can't legally defend themselves by saying it's for educational purposes.

Indiana House approves controversial school curriculum bill, sends it to the Senate

Jeanie Lindsay

The Indiana House approved a controversial school content and curriculum bill Wednesday, after more than an hour and a half of discussion on the House floor and making some changes to the bill earlier this week.