Indiana Representative Jack Jordan (R-Bremen) discussed overhauling the many regulations for K-12 schools in a recent news release.
Jordan said, “Did you know Title 20 in Indiana Code, which deals with education, is nearly equal to the length of the entire J.R.R. Tolkien 'Lord of the Rings' trilogy? That's over 435,000 words of policy and regulation that schools must sift through to comply with state statute.”
Representative Jordan continued, “That's why House Republicans prioritized a new law to streamline our education regulations, reduce red tape, and empower local schools with more control over education decisions.”
Jordan said, “House Enrolled Act 1002, which I co-authored, reduces Indiana's education code by nearly 10 percent. This includes eliminating 'may' provisions on actions schools can already do without state permission, unused funding programs and inactive commissions, specific mandates enacted during the COVID-19 pandemic, and duplicate code. The law also empowers schools to control certain training and professional development for their teachers and staff.”
The Marshall County legislator went on to say, “This law is possible thanks to various leaders and stakeholders working together to find and remove outdated requirements and increase clarity in our education laws. It's my hope that by reducing red tape, schools will be able to focus more on providing the best education possible for their students, being responsive to their community, and innovating to better meet students' needs.”
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