IndianaParticipating charter schools would share work on school tax votes
Starting July 1, 2026, charter schools joining certain votes on school operating or safety taxes would share the work of holding those votes.
What it does
Charter schools that take part in a school operating tax vote would share the work of holding it. Their share would depend on average daily student counts.
In certain counties, charter schools that choose to join a school safety tax vote would share the work of holding it. Virtual charter schools and adult high schools are excluded.
Argument forSharing the work could reduce the time district staff spend holding tax votes that include charter schools.
Argument againstHelping hold a tax vote may take staff time away from a participating charter school's regular work.
More detail
Participating charter schools would help with the work of holding an operating tax vote. This covers charter schools participating in votes on a school district's operating tax. The work requirement applies only when a charter school takes part in the vote. This provision would take effect July 1, 2026.
Participating charter schools would help with the work of holding a school safety tax vote. This covers school safety tax votes in certain counties. Virtual charter schools and adult high schools are excluded. A charter school must choose to take part. This provision would take effect July 1, 2026, and covers school board decisions to put a safety tax vote on the ballot made after May 10, 2023.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Jan 5First reading: referred to Committee on EducationLatest
- Jan 5Authored by Representative Smith VIntroduced
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