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Bill would allow public school corporations to contract with religious‑affiliated providers for pre‑K seats
Summary
House Bill 1102 would remove an existing prohibition on public school corporations partnering with religiously affiliated institutions to deliver pre‑K services. Supporters said the change would expand provider capacity for state pre‑K programs; witnesses from United Way Central Indiana and the Indiana Chamber urged enactment. No opposition
Representative John Commons presented House Bill 1102 to the Senate Education and Career Development Committee, saying the measure would permit public school corporations to enter contracts with religious‑affiliated institutions to provide pre‑K services.
Commons emphasized the change is permissive, not compulsory: school…
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