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SB 213

K-12 education funding.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by J.D. Ford and 1 co-sponsor

Indiana SB 213 modifies K-12 state education funding allocations through the appropriations process, affecting school district budgets and resource distribution.

Senator Ford J.D. added as third author
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Bill Summary · SB 213

Legislative bill overview

SB 213 is an Indiana education funding bill that modifies how K-12 schools receive state appropriations. While specific funding mechanisms aren't detailed in the available action history, the bill has advanced through initial readings and is under review by the Senate Appropriations Committee, which handles the state's education budget allocations.

Why is this important

Education funding directly affects teacher salaries, facility maintenance, technology access, and academic programs available to Indiana's roughly 1 million K-12 students. How the state distributes education dollars influences educational quality and equity across Indiana's wealthier and lower-resourced school districts.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding distribution formula: Whether changes benefit urban versus rural districts, or high-poverty versus affluent areas
  • Total appropriation level: Whether the bill increases, decreases, or maintains current education spending amid broader budget pressures
  • Accountability measures: Whether new funding comes with performance requirements or testing mandates that schools must meet

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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