Braun touts start of universal school choice in Indiana

By: Mackenzi Klemann

Outlets: Indiana Capital Chronicle

Published: August 21, 2026

Words: 630

Last Updated: 2 months ago


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Indiana’s K-12 school voucher program reached a new milestone when students returned this month: All Hoosier students are now eligible for the state’s publicly funded choice scholarship to offset the cost of private school tuition, regardless of family income.

Gov. Mike Braun toured Cardinal Ritter Catholic High School in Indianapolis on Thursday to commemorate the occasion — a key priority of his administration and Republican lawmakers.

“I’m an entrepreneur,” Braun told students. “I embrace competition. …

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