Senate Democrats Call For Greater Virtual School Accountability
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In Indiana, immigrants make up almost 5 percent of the population. And the state receives nearly $18 billion – more than $2,500 per person – in annual federal funding according to state data.
Census Bureau Assures Public Their Information Is Safe
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The upcoming census has sparked some concerns about the security of vulnerable populations, including immigrants. In Indiana, immigrants make up almost 5 percent of the population. And the state receives nearly $18 billion – more than $2,500 per person – in annual federal funding according toA recent state report found the Indiana Virtual School and Indiana Virtual Pathways Academy enrolled thousands of students who never took a course and some who didn’t even know they were enrolled. Senate Democrats call it “systemic fraud” that Leader Tim Lanane (D-Anderson) says demands legislative action.
Senate Democrats Call For Greater Virtual School Accountability
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Indiana Senate Democrats are calling for greater accountability for virtual charter schools in the wake of allegations that two such schools inappropriately took $68 million in tax dollars. A recent state report found the Indiana Virtual School and Indiana Virtual Pathways Academy enrolled thAlana Halsted is a freshman at Westfield High School and an advocate for Breathe Easy Hamilton County. She says it’s too easy for kids to access smoking products.
“Kids should not be punished for this,” Halsted says. “It’s not their fault and retailers are getting away with this.”Advocates Push For Youth Tobacco Laws At Statehouse
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The federal smoking age has increased to 21, but some say that is not enough. More than 100 advocates gathered in support of stricter tobacco laws at the Statehouse Tuesday. Nick Torres, the American Lung Association’s Indiana advocacy director, says the goal was to fight for legislation t