FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Lance Gideon, Press Secretary
Lance.Gideon@iga.in.gov
317-234-9221
STATEHOUSE (March 26, 2025) — An amendment authored by State Sen. Greg Goode (R-Terre Haute) that would create a local oversight board to ensure transparency and accountability in managing county resources for potential school improvements was added to a bill in the Indiana Senate Committee on Education and Career Development today.
Amendment 33 to House Bill 1002 would allow Vigo County to transfer funding to the Vigo County School Corporation to help meet the district's needs.
"This amendment is similar to Senate Bill 382, which passed the Senate earlier this year," Goode said. "The legislation comes after months of work with local leaders in Terre Haute to bring interested parties together to help make much needed improvements in our school district."
The oversight board would be made up of members appointed by local government offices as well as the business community.
"These leaders understand what the Wabash Valley needs to be successful for decades to come, and I thank them for working with me on this legislation," Goode said.
The overall bill now moves to the Senate Committee on Appropriations for further consideration.
Goode encourages residents of Senate District 38 to contact him with any questions or comments they may have. Goode can be reached by filling out a "Contact Me" form online at www.IndianaSenateRepublicans.com/Goode or by phone at 800-382-9467.
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State Sen. Greg Goode (R-Terre Haute) represents Senate District 38, which
includes Vigo and Clay counties and a portion of Sullivan County.
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