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A record high number of school districts are asking their voters to approve property tax referendums this year — but experts say this is to be expected after several new laws went into effect. More on that in Amelia’s latest story.

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Record-high number of Indiana school districts ask voters for property tax increases

The increase in districts asking voters for property tax increases follows 2025 property tax reforms that will further restrict how much local revenue schools can receive.

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Prop NN proponents believe the time is right to raise funding for schools after failed efforts

Prop NN supporters say they have a clear message about why more school funding is needed, and polls show voters are more supportive than in past years.