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Education bill tracker: Indiana lawmakers focus on social media use, literacy, diversity, IPS


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Published in Science and Technology on Friday, January 10th 2025 at 14:02 GMT by Chalkbeat   Print publication without navigation

  • Some of the bills would require parental consent for those under 16 to use social media, dissolve the state's largest school district and replace it with charter schools, and prohibit diversity, equity,

The article from Chalkbeat Indiana discusses the key education bills introduced for the 2025 legislative session. It highlights several significant proposals: a bill to expand eligibility for the state's private school voucher program, another to increase teacher pay, and legislation aimed at addressing chronic absenteeism. Additionally, there are bills focusing on school safety, mental health support in schools, and changes to the state's standardized testing system. The session also sees discussions on curriculum transparency, with some lawmakers pushing for greater parental oversight of educational materials. The article notes the bipartisan interest in these issues but also points out the potential for contention, especially around funding and the specifics of implementation.

Read the Full Chalkbeat Article at:
[ https://www.chalkbeat.org/indiana/2025/01/10/education-bills-2025-legislative-session/ ]

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