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School Boards Go Partisan, Taxes Under Pressure | Indianapolis News
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School board elections are heating up with party labels now allowed—over half this year are running as Republicans, reshaping a once nonpartisan space. But does party affiliation really reflect policy views? Experts warn decisions may be politicized, even as districts scramble to pass property tax referendums to cover rising costs like utilities and insurance. Complicating matters, a new law forces districts to share tax revenue with charter schools, potentially raising the bar for voter approval. And with looming state budget talks hinting at education funding relief—or even eliminating property taxes altogether—the future of school funding hangs in the balance.
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