Indiana Department of Education

Indianapolis, United States

The Indiana Department of Education is the state agency responsible for the education system in Indiana. Its primary focus is on ensuring educational policies, providing resources, and overseeing compliance with diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) standards. The agency works collaboratively with schools to enhance educational quality and administer various programs and assessments to improve student outcomes.

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-22.69

0.02% April 18

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IDOE Verifies Compliance with Trump’s DEI Ban

The Indiana Department of Education announced that it will collect signatures from districts and schools to certify compliance with President Trump’s federal mandate to eliminate DEI policies, an action that aligns the agency with the administration’s authoritarian framework despite ongoing concerns over the suppression of diversity and inclusion initiatives.

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Indiana Department of Education is currently rated as an Accomplice.

-20 to -29 CCI Score

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Latest Events

APR

10

2025

IDOE Verifies Compliance with Trump’s DEI Ban
-50.00

The Indiana Department of Education announced that it will collect signatures from districts and schools to certify compliance with President Trump’s federal mandate to eliminate DEI policies, an action that aligns the agency with the administration’s authoritarian framework despite ongoing concerns over the suppression of diversity and inclusion initiatives.
APR

09

2025

Indiana DOE Complies with Trump Anti-DEI Directive
-49.87

The Indiana Department of Education announced it will comply with a federal order, issuing certifications that schools are not using diversity, equity, and inclusion programs. This move aligns with the Trump administration’s controversial directive that seeks to eliminate DEI from schools in exchange for federal funding.
-50

Public and Political Behavior

April 10

The agency's decision to certify the absence of DEI programs demonstrates a compliance with an anti-DEI, authoritarian policy pushed by the Trump administration. This action undermines inclusive educational practices and contributes to marginalizing vulnerable student populations.

Indiana plans to comply with Trump push to ban DEI from schools
FEB

06

2025

Indiana DEO Faces Restrictions on DEI Initiatives
-40.11

The Indiana Senate approved SB 289 banning diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives in state agencies and public schools on February 6, 2025, directly undermining the Indiana Department of Education’s longstanding mandate to oversee and enforce DEI standards.
-50

Public and Political Behavior

April 10

The legislation reflects an authoritarian shift that curtails the agency's ability to promote DEI, thereby harming the protection of marginalized groups through reduced transparency and equal treatment in state educational policies.

Indiana Senate approves bill to ban diversity, equity and inclusion in state government, schools
-30

Business Practices and Ethical Responsibility

April 10

By removing DEI offices and initiatives, the legislation undermines the department's ethical commitment to foster inclusive educational practices and support fairness, thus negatively impacting labor relations and community responsibility.

Indiana Senate approves bill to ban diversity, equity and inclusion in state government, schools
APR

28

2023

Indiana Department of Education Implements Equitable Textbook Fee Distribution
49.24

Amid the 2023 legislative session, a dedicated line item in the state’s budget directed textbook fee funds to the Indiana Department of Education. This move, designed to relieve Hoosier families from textbook fee burdens by ensuring funds are properly distributed to schools, supports equitable access to education.
+60

Public and Political Behavior

April 10

The Indiana Department of Education’s role in administering textbook fee funds from the state budget demonstrates a commitment to equitable education policies by alleviating financial barriers for families. This approach protects marginalized communities from undue economic strain, aligning with progressive, anti-authoritarian objectives to ensure fairness in public services.

The changes Indiana lawmakers made to education policy in 2023 - Chalkbeat