Friends,

"School is back in session, and as we've talked to schools around the state, there's a lot of excitement not just about connecting, but learning." – Gov. Holcomb

Across the state, Hoosier students are back in school, with learning and safety as the cornerstones.

And whether that school is in-person, virtual, or a hybrid of the two, Governor Holcomb is committed to making sure that Indiana’s schools receive 100% of their funding – providing some consistency and certainty for our students, parents, and teachers.

And that includes a $182 million scheduled budget increase for K-12 schools in 2021.

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This will be achieved by pushing back the official count of student enrollment to at least December, with the Indiana General Assembly returning for its annual session in January to continue the conversation.

Governor Holcomb made this commitment clear today, just as he’s led with more school funding, more access, and greater educational opportunities throughout his administration – especially through this crisis.

This includes:

Grants for high-quality pre-K available in every Indiana county
A historic $1.6 billion in new education funding since 2017
98% of Indiana school corporations reporting an increase in teacher pay last year with Governor Holcomb paying off a teacher pension liability
PPE available to every Indiana district before school officially started
Continual guidance from the Indiana State Department of Health

Governor Holcomb is continuing this commitment, but we need your help, too.

If you’re a parent, keep your child home if he or she is sick, or if they’re waiting on a COVID-19 test result.

If you’re a student, stick with a cohort of classmates, limiting the spread in the case of infection.

And for every Hoosier, let’s continue to wear our masks, wash our hands, and practice social distancing. It’s the difference-maker that keeps our businesses, schools, and economy going!

#BackonTrack,

-Your Holcomb Crew