school districts

Indiana Gov. Mike Braun’s original proposal—now largely unrecognizable—sought to reduce property taxes by capping tax increases at 3% and increasing the state’s homestead exemption.

New GOP tax relief plan spares Indiana schools from worst cuts. See your district's impact

Rachel Fradette

The latest version of the plan will cost school districts $371 million over three years, far less than the original $1.9 billion cut in Governor Mike Braun's proposal.

School officials are additionally pushing back against a new report that calls for small and rural schools to merge.

Indiana lawmakers seem unlikely to tackle school consolidation in 2024 session

Casey Smith, Indiana Capital Chronicle

School officials are additionally pushing back against a new report that calls for small and rural schools to merge.

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.

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.