Indiana’s legislative leaders say school funding remains a top priority as the latest revenue forecast indicates an additional $2 billion available in the next state budget, and education groups are urging them to “go big” sending more money to K-12 schools.
The state’s largest teachers union says it wants lawmakers to take action on recommendations made by the governor’s compensation commission to boost teacher pay. The commission’s report says an investment of at least $600 million is needed to make Indiana teacher pay competitive with surrounding states.
Jeanie Lindsay 