Indiana has submitted a plan to the U.S. Department of Education to use hundreds of millions of dollars in federal education funds with fewer restrictions.
The plan, submitted on October 17, aims to merge several federal Title programs into a block grant, allowing the state to spend the funds on other priorities permissible under the Every Student Succeeds Act.
If approved, the proposal would also enable districts to spend their federal funding in the same way, providing more flexibility in allocating resources.
The controversial proposal would allow Indiana to prioritize its own education initiatives.
The state's request is pending approval from the Trump administration.
Author's summary: Indiana seeks flexibility in federal education funding.