Although Indiana currently has no statewide private school choice legislation, there is some school choice available. These choices are limited in the number of families served, but they are good starting points to provide more programs. School Choice Indiana and its partners are working with legislative leaders to expand these current programs and establish new programs that will further empower parents.

Scholarship Tax Credit Program
The Indiana Scholarship Tax Credit Program passed as part of the state budget package in June of 2009, creating a 2.5 million dollar program which leverages private donations to provide families with educational choice scholarships. Charitable contributions to Scholarship Granting Organizations (SGOs) will be eligible for a 50% credit against state tax liability. These funds will be distributed in the form of scholarships for lower income families to attend the school of their choice. For more information on this program please visit www.inscholarships.com.

Charter Schools
Indiana currently offers 50 public charter schools throughout the state. Any child can attend a charter school free of tuition. Charter schools have no admission requirements and families do not need to live in a particular district to attend. Charter schools operate under less stringent requirements than traditional public schools. For a complete listing of Indiana charter schools, please visit http://www.doe.state.in.us/htmls/charter_schools.html.
 
Indianapolis Public Schools Magnet Program
The Indianapolis Public Schools Corporation (IPS) has acknowledged traditional schools do not always meet all the needs for all students.  IPS established several magnet schools around the city.  These schools concentrate on one particular subject to allow students to study subjects at which they excel or in which they need help.  For elementary schools, some of the subjects include performing arts, math, and science.  For high schools, subjects include humanities and visual arts, business and financial studies, and international studies.  For more information about IPS magnet schools, please visit http://www.magnet.ips.k12.in.us.