FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Lance Gideon, Press Secretary
317-234-9221
STATEHOUSE (April 25, 2025) — Language 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 now heads to the governor's desk for final review.
House Enrolled Act 1515 would allow Vigo County the option to transfer funding to the Vigo County School Corporation to help meet the district's needs.
"The language in HEA 1515 is similar to Senate Bill 382, which I authored and passed the Senate earlier this year, but did not continue through the legislative process," Goode said. "Vigo County is home to a great public school system, and I am happy to help local officials and the district come together to make much-needed improvements within our schools without raising property taxes."
The oversight board would be made up of members appointed by local government offices as well as the business community.
"As a proud graduate of Terre Haute's public school system, I am excited to see the work that could be done within our community thanks to the funding options this legislation provides," Goode said. "I'd like to thank the community leaders who worked on this language and helped me get it to the finish line."
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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