STATEHOUSE (April 24, 2019) – Indiana lawmakers successfully passed Indiana’s next two-year state budget, which includes a historic investment in K-12 public education, according to State Rep. Todd Huston (R-Fishers) and State Sen. Ryan Mishler (R-Bremen).
Huston, co-chair of the House Ways and Means Committee, said the $34 billion balanced budget funds the state’s priorities, maintains prudent reserves and protects the state’s coveted AAA credit rating.
“Under conservative leadership, Indiana has become a national leader in fiscal responsibility and economic development, and this state budget builds on our reputation,” Huston said. “Thanks to the hard work put in by both chambers and Governor Holcomb, our state’s strong fiscal health allowed us to make significant investments in our priorities like K-12 public education.”
Mishler, who chairs the Senate Committee on Appropriations, said the budget includes a historic investment of $763 million in total new dollars for K-12 public education over the state’s last budget.
“The budget passed today by the General Assembly is a reflection of the strong collaboration between the Senate, House and governor, whom I have greatly appreciated the opportunity to work with this session,” Mishler said. “The budget addresses the needs of the Hoosier state and truly puts education first by increasing K-12 funding by $763 million. I look forward to the positive results this budget will have on Indiana over the next two years and beyond.”
Over the biennium, the 4.5 percent overall boost will support students, teacher salaries, school safety measures and educational opportunities for all students.
The state also continues to invest in proven workforce development programs like Workforce Ready Grants, which help Hoosier workers get much-needed training to obtain higher-paying jobs.
The budget allocates more than $500 million in critical funding to the Indiana Department of Child Services to keep up with casework demands and continue to prioritize the well-being of children in foster care.
House Enrolled Act 1001 can now be considered for action by the governor.
-30-
State Rep. Todd Huston (R-Fishers) represents House District 37, which includes portions of Hamilton County.
Click here to download a high-resolution photo.
State Sen. Ryan Mishler (R-Bremen) represents Senate District 9, which includes portions of Elkhart, Kosciusko, Marshall and St. Joseph counties.
For a high-resolution photo of Mishler, click here.
