Education was the top topic of discussion at the Indiana Statehouse on Wednesday. Two bills were up for discussion, one in the House to address educational opportunities for kids to work in the trades, and another in the Senate that would require high school students to graduate with a basic understanding of finances. The first bill, House Bill 1002, would roll out a career scholarship program that would see high school students get more hands-on learning opportunities through apprenticeships and internships. Another bill in the State Senate looks to further prepare students for the real world by making sure they have a basic understanding of finances. Senate Bill 35 requires high schools to teach basic personal finance courses and has overwhelming support from Republicans. If approved by state lawmakers and signed by the governor, the finance courses would become a requirement for high school graduation by the 2024–25 school year.
