Students who complete one of the state’s new graduation pathways will also be eligible for interviews with large companies.

For years, state lawmakers have debated proposals to give candidates the option of choosing a political affiliation.

Lawmakers need to pass a budget and bills affecting property taxes and education before the end of the legislative session in April.

The author of the proposal said the requirements are a burden for teachers. Lawmakers also attempted to clarify language on when schools can charge fees for materials.

The proposal would establish an advisory group to draw up recommendations for sharing education resources. IPS has expressed concerns about the idea, but pro-charter school groups have backed it.

Indiana Secretary of Education Katie Jenner and Gov. Mike Braun support the move meant to reinforce state and local control in education. But experts worry about the effects on students.

A bill moving forward in the statehouse would give Indiana school board candidates the option to declare a political party.

The accounts pay for high schoolers to learn about everything from aviation to HVAC directly from local employers. But it’s not easy to get basic information about the program.

The proposed state budget increases funding for virtual schools, but appears to undercount the number of online students who come from low-income backgrounds. Fixing that apparent error could increase virtual school spending still further.

Disability rights groups have raised the alarm about a lawsuit over gender dysphoria, saying it could end longstanding protections in schools and health settings.