By State Representative Cindy Ledbetter
House District 75
AUGUST 1, 2021
As parents check off their children’s back-to-school list and prepare for the start of another academic year, Indiana lawmakers are empowering families to take control of their children’s education.
Indiana continues to be a national leader in
school choice. Hoosier students have a wide variety
of educational options, including traditional public schools, public charter schools, nonpublic schools, virtual schools and homeschool. Families can customize their child’s education and ensure they thrive in the right academic environment. From different teaching methods to varying course options, students at every level can learn in a way that creates opportunities for success.
Our latest state budget paves the way for more families than ever to be
able to send their children to schools that best meet their needs through a significant expansion of Indiana’s Choice Scholarship program. Scholarships provide 90 percent of state tuition support to a family to enroll their child in school. Newly created Education Scholarship Accounts will also help families of students with special needs choose the best educational option for their child.
In addition to empowering families, Indiana lawmakers made historic investments in overall K-12 education with an unprecedented $1.9 billion increase over the next two years.
Parents understand their student’s strengths and challenges, and are in the best position to determine where their child will succeed academically. It’s clear students excel when they are in a learning environment that meets their academic, emotional and physical needs.
A strong education system provides equal opportunities for every child to learn and succeed. A student’s ZIP code or income should not limit their options.
When parents decide, children thrive. To learn more about School Choice Scholarships, visit in.gov/doe and click on Student Learnings and Pathways. Parents can also explore school options by visiting MySchoolOptions.org.
