Panel advances ILEA bill after extended debate and multiple failed amendments

Feb 19, 2026

House Bill 14‑23, implementing recommendations from the Indianapolis Local Education Alliance to address IPS’s fiscal challenges through a new municipal corporation and governance changes, survived several floor amendments (31, 32, 33) after hours of debate and passed committee 10–3.

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Lawmakers spent an extended portion of the committee hearing on House Bill 14‑23, a substantial package built on recommendations from the Indianapolis Local Education Alliance (ILEA) intended to create a new corporation to coordinate services, facilities and fiscal planning for Indianapolis Public Schools.

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