FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Abbey Webb, Press Secretary
Abbey.Webb@iga.in.gov
317-234-3560
Jovi Taylor, Intern Press Secretary
Jovi.Taylor@iga.in.gov
STATEHOUSE (March 5, 2025) – "Indiana has embraced the philosophy of 'dollars follow the child' when it comes to education funding for over a decade. At the same time, the General Assembly has increased funding for K-12 education by almost $6 billion since 2017, demonstrating a strong commitment to all education opportunities, so Hoosier families can pick the educational environment that best fits their child's needs.
"However, there is still more to be done to ensure every child is financially supported, regardless of the school they attend. Senate Bill 518 was introduced to extend the 'dollars follow the child' approach to local property taxes for schools.
"SB 518 would require school corporations with at least 100 students attending charter schools to share property tax revenue with eligible charter schools.
"I supported SB 518 as it moved through the Senate because I believe that families should not be penalized for choosing schools that best meet their child's needs. Every student deserves equal access to the funding necessary to support their education, no matter where they learn."
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State Sen. Aaron Freeman (R-Indianapolis) represents Senate District 32,
which includes portions of Johnson and Marion counties.
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