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Indiana lawmakers seem unlikely to tackle school consolidation in 2024 session

School officials are additionally pushing back against a new report that calls for small and rural schools to merge.
Study: Small school districts' students have lower test scores. Small schools say issue is complex

Kirsten Adair

The study, which was commissioned by the Indiana Chamber Foundation, said small school districts with lower per-student funding and high overhead costs struggle to provide students with the same opportunities afforded in larger districts.