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As a subscriber you can listen to articles at work, in the car, or while you work out. Subscribe NowIndiana state senators have endorsed an education bill knocked by critics because it eases accountability standards for the state's private schools that accept vouchers.
The bill by Rep. Robert Behning, R-Indianapolis, creates a way for private schools to immediately begin accepting vouchers and allows the state Board of Education to grant poorly performing schools a delay in consequences.
Under current law, if a private school receives a "D'' or "F'' state rating for two consecutive years, it can't accept new voucher students until its rating improves. The state board could delay that consequence for one year under the bill if a school shows a majority of students improved academically.
Supporters say public and charter schools can already make such appeals.
The Senate voted 36-12 to support the changes Tuesday.
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