A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Indiana State Board of Education regarding instructional mandates for state K-12 schools on December 10, 2024. The request was made by Hoosier State Today, a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs.
In the request, we sought a list of all instructional mandates for state K-12 schools under the Indiana Access to Public Records Act § 5-14-3-1 et seq. Specifically, we asked for all required courses and/or general instruction in an electronic format.
As members of the media, we are involved in gathering and reporting news to the public. Access to public records is essential for us to fulfill our professional responsibilities, which include holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public. Given our role in disseminating information, we believe we are eligible for a fee waiver as media professionals.
We at Hoosier State Today remain committed to keeping our readers informed about important educational policies and decisions that impact our community. We will continue to use every tool at our disposal, including FOIA requests, to ensure transparency and accountability from our public institutions.
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