« Environment - First EPA chief urges action to reduce greenhouse gases | Main | Ind. Law - "Info-hungry citizens making a difference in government openness" »

Thursday, April 20, 2006

Ind. Gov't. - More on: ISTA to sue over school funding

Updating this ILB entry from yesterday, the ISTA's lawsuit has now been filed, according to this AP story by Mike Smith. Some quotes:

Indiana is violating its constitution by failing to provide enough money for all children to have a fair chance to learn, according to a lawsuit filed by the Indiana State Teachers Association on Thursday.

The lawsuit was filed in Marion Superior Court on behalf of nine children and their families from various school corporations. It claims that the state is not adequately funding schools so they can meet standards and performance mandates placed on them.

An attorney representing ISTA said the lawsuit does not seek a specified amount of increased funding. But Michael Weisman of Boston said current spending is clearly not enough for all students to reach their full potential, and the state should determine how much money it would take and then provide it.

The lawsuit seeks class action status to represent all students in public schools, including those living in poverty, minority students, those with disabilities and those just beginning to learn English.

The ILB is attempting to obtain a copy of the ISTA complaint.

Posted by Marcia Oddi on April 20, 2006 05:08 PM
Posted to Indiana Government