Governor Pence Signs Education Agenda Bills Reforming State Board of Education, Encouraging Teacher Innovation, Local Flexibility

Statement

Governor Mike Pence today signed three agenda bills focused on improving education in Indiana.

"Hoosier parents deserve to know that we are committed to investing in the future of our children and that begins by building a strong foundation for all schools," said Governor Pence. "The achievements of this legislative session highlight our commitment to high-quality education, and by passing bills that offer local options to innovate and improve, Indiana ensures that our focus remains on improving student outcomes. I said in December that this would be an education session, and I'm thankful to the members of the General Assembly for maintaining that focus in both the biennial budget and in several important education bills."

The Governor signed SEA 1, which allows State Board of Education members to elect a chairperson annually from the members of the Board, starting after December 31, 2016.

"This law represents a good faith effort to reform the Indiana State Board of Education so it can better serve our students, parents, teachers, and administrators, and I am pleased to sign it into law," said Governor Pence. "These reforms will give our State Board of Education an opportunity for a fresh start as they serve our kids, our families, our teachers, and our schools."

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