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The state has a long definition of bullying that includes “the intent to harass, ridicule, humiliate, intimidate or harm the targeted student.”

The most up-to-date fiscal analysis of the measure reports — compared to our current system — local governments will lose out on nearly $1.8 billion over the next three years.

Indiana schools suspended more students in the years after the pandemic than at any point in the prior decade.

School board candidates would have to choose Republican, Democrat, independent or nonpartisan to go next to their name on the ballot.

A proposal that could increase the amount of time high school students leave school for religious instruction sparked concern among some lawmakers

All ballot referendums and public questions would go on general election ballots under a bill approved by the House.

Chaplains could only give secular advice to students younger than 18, but they could provide religious guidance to them with a parent’s permission.

Under the legislation, public school principals and superintendents could hire chaplains or allow them to volunteer at schools

The bill’s author said his goal is to instill pride for their country in young Americans. But the bill’s opponents say it will prevent teachers from educating students about some significant historic events.

Some elementary schools are operating below optimal enrollment, and child population decline in Monroe County could make inefficiencies worse.