The controversial House Bill 1136 is part of flurry of legislation targeting IPS and its coffers this legislative session.

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HB 1136 opens new doors. Simply stated, if your district has more than 50% of the students who live there attending nondistrict schools (aka charters, voucher schools or other private schools ...

A bill introduced in the Indiana General Assembly by a South Bend lawmaker would, if passed, dissolve underenrolled school ...

And that’s what this bill does.” Teshka said of HB 1136, “I think it’s a bold move. I think certain circumstances call for ...

“We have to talk, let our voices be heard.” HB 1136 is authored by state Rep. Jake Teshka, a Republican from the South Bend area. Reps. Jeffrey Thompson and Timothy O’Brien are cosponsor ...

"Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) strongly opposes House Bill 1136 or any bill this legislative session that threatens local authority and community control of public schools. HB 1136 proposes ...

House Bill 1136, authored by Rep. Jake Teshka (R-North Liberty), proposes closing districts where more than 50% of students ...

"House Bill 1136 does not provide the Gary Community School Corporation with ample time to demonstrate all recovery efforts ...

House Bill 1136 proposes that any school district in which more than 50% of students who live within its boundaries are enrolled in a school not operated by the district must be dissolved. All ...