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Panel approves bill to create Indianapolis Public Education Corporation over objections about democratic oversight
Summary
Lawmakers advanced HB1423 to create a municipal Indianapolis Public Education Corporation to centralize transportation and facilities for IPS and participating charters, with a funding cap of up to 3% of the operating levy; several amendments aimed at adding democratic checks failed in roll-call votes.
The House Education Committee approved HB1423, a bill to establish a municipal Public Education Corporation for Indianapolis, after extensive debate over governance and local accountability.
Sponsor remarks summarized the proposal as a means to create efficiencies in transportation and facility management across Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) and participating charter schools. The corporation would be a municipal entity (subject to open‑door rules) with a nine‑member board — three charter leaders, three IPS representatives and three independents — and a capped initial funding mechanism. The chair said the corporation could receive no more than 3% of…
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