Episode 54 - Indiana 2026 Legislative Recap: School Choice, Literacy Wins, and New Cell Phone Laws
Podcast: Education Matters With MySchoolOptionsPublished On: Thu Mar 12 2026
Description: In this episode of Education Matters, Sarah and Cesar sit down with Greg Harrell from the Institute for Quality Education to break down the key themes from Indiana’s 2026 legislative session. They discuss: Major wins on literacy and math policy to boost student achievement, including new requirements for parent notifications and math instruction frameworks. Updates to school choice, including moving up the start of universal Choice Scholarship eligibility and important changes for charter schools. Efforts to cut red tape in education, including deregulation bills and new K-12 operational reports. The new bell-to-bell cell phone and smartwatch ban in public and charter schools, plus social media restrictions for students under 16. Expanded opportunities for work-based learning, including adjustments around transportation barriers and workers’ compensation. Tune in for a practical recap of the biggest legislative changes impacting Hoosier students, educators, and families heading into the next school year. Did you find this episode informative? Help us out! Leave a review Share it with your friends Give us a 5 Star rating on your podcatcher of choice For more information about school choice and your school choice options, visit our website at https://www.i4qed.org
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