Federal judge declines to enjoin law prohibiting ‘human sexuality’ instruction in K-3
A federal judge has declined to issue an injunction against a new Indiana law that prohibits instruction on human sexuality in grades K-3.
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ACLU files brief urging federal court to throw out law banning human sexuality instruction in K-3 classrooms
On behalf of an Indianapolis school teacher, the American Civil Liberties of Indiana is continuing in efforts to obtain an injunction against a new state law that prohibits instruction on human sexuality in grades K-3.
New state laws taking effect July 1 on birth control, speeding tickets, gas prices
The bulk of this year’s new legislation will take effect July 1, with changes ranging from increased access to contraceptives to greater restrictions for public school educators.
ACLU of Indiana files federal lawsuit challenging new law on classroom human sexuality instruction
An Indianapolis school teacher has teamed up with the American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana to challenge a new state law that prohibits instruction on human sexuality in grades K-3.
Report offers recommendations on how allied legal professionals can help fill ‘justice gap’
A new report from the Institute for the Advancement of the American Legal System recommends being thoughtful about titles given to allied legal professionals and incorporating practices such as estate planning in their work as part of an effort to meet the high demand for legal services.
Ex-Indiana schools chief McCormick enters governor’s race
Former Indiana state schools Superintendent Jennifer McCormick launched a 2024 campaign for governor Thursday, taking on the daunting goal of flipping the state’s top office from Republican to Democrat after making the same political switch herself.
A look at key issues during Indiana’s legislative session
The Indiana General Assembly concluded the year’s regular session early Friday. Here are some key issues debated during the nearly four-month session.
Indiana bill could make book banning in schools easier
Indiana lawmakers on Thursday gave their final approval to a bill that could make it easier to ban books from public school libraries.
School funding worries lead to late Indiana budget boost
Republican legislators pushed through a new state budget plan early Friday that greatly expands eligibility for Indiana’s private school voucher program after they added money for traditional schools.
Fort Wayne schools sue top social media companies for alleged harm to students’ mental health
Fort Wayne Community Schools has filed a public nuisance lawsuit against the world’s top social media platforms, claiming their apps are harming students’ mental health.
Supreme Court rules for deaf student in education case
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled unanimously Tuesday for a deaf student who sued his public school system for providing an inadequate education. The case is significant for other disabled students who allege they were failed by school officials.
Attorney general finds Indianapolis Public Schools did not violate $1 law
Indianapolis Public Schools did not violate a controversial state law that requires school districts to offer unused classroom buildings to charter schools for $1, the Indiana Attorney General’s Office concluded Tuesday.
Indiana considers cutting legal defense for school libraries
Indiana state lawmakers advanced a measure Wednesday to strip legal protections for school libraries if their educators are accused of assigning texts harmful to students.
State lawmakers revive effort to require partisan school board elections
Indiana lawmakers are trying again to pass a Republican-backed proposal to make school board elections partisan despite opposition from school board members and education advocates from across the state.
Indiana House GOP ‘exploring options’ to postpone school tax referendums, including for IPS
Indiana House Republicans are mulling legislation to delay local referendums to increase school property taxes until the fall election, a move that could have major implications for a rebuilding plan for Indianapolis Public Schools.
Feds propose ‘student loan safety net’ alongside forgiveness
The White House is moving forward with a proposal that would lower student debt payments for millions of Americans now and in the future, offering a new route to repay federal loans under far more generous terms.
Indiana lawmakers return for session of spending decisions
Indiana lawmakers return Monday to the Statehouse for the start of this year’s legislative session with a large budget surplus and a long list of big-ticket spending wishes to sort through.
In budget request, Holcomb doubles down on economic development strategy
Hoping to capitalize on a record-breaking year of $22.2 billion in committed capital investment, Gov. Eric Holcomb laid out an economic development agenda Wednesday that includes increased funding to buy land, close deals and improve the state’s workforce while attracting more jobs and employers to Indiana.
Curriculum, pre-K, culture bills among education priorities for state lawmakers
Changes to K-12 curriculum, increased access to early-childhood education and a response to Indiana’s ongoing teacher shortage are top-of-mind issues for Indiana lawmakers as the 2023 legislative session nears.
Faculty: Purdue Northwest CEO must resign for racist remarks
The faculty senate of Purdue University Northwest is demanding the resignation of CEO and Chancellor Thomas Keon after he mocked Asian languages during commencement.