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Indiana bill would stop state takeovers of failing schools

By Washington Examiner
Published March 23, 2021 11:00pm ET
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Indiana bill would stop state takeovers of failing schools
Survey respondents were asked, "A proposal has been made that would give low-income families with children in public schools a wider choice, by allowing them to enroll their children in private schools instead, with government helping to pay the tuition. Would you favor or oppose this proposal?" (iStock photo) | Joshua Hodge Photography

The state of Indiana will never again consider the takeover of F-rated schools if a bill that is quickly moving through the state legislature passes this year.

The bill, says Rep. Tony Cook, R-Cicero, the author, would “move away from consequences” for F-rated schools, and would focus instead of providing resources to help schools improve.

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