HB 1136 opens new doors. Simply stated, if your district has more than 50% of the students who live there attending nondistrict schools (aka charters, voucher schools or other private schools ...

“We have to talk, let our voices be heard.” HB 1136 is authored by state Rep. Jake Teshka, a Republican from the South Bend area. Reps. Jeffrey Thompson and Timothy O’Brien are cosponsor ...

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He replied that O'Brien "is going to allow the bill's author to answer any questions regarding HB 1136." That would be South Bend Rep. Jake Teshka. But O'Brien himself is listed as a co-author ...

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And that’s what this bill does.” Teshka said of HB 1136, “I think it’s a bold move. I think certain circumstances call for bold action.” He said it will be an ongoing conversation ...