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

The legislation sparking a teacher rally at the statehouse would cut school district revenue by an estimated $744 million over the next three years.

Indiana school districts would share property taxes with charter schools and only hold referendums during general elections under newest property tax plan.

Indiana schools use federal E-Rate funding and the state’s internet connectivity grant to support faster internet needed for technology use in the classroom.

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.

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.