Union Schools Takes Legal Action Against Gov. Mike Braun Over Unpopular Closure Law

In a lawsuit lodged on Thursday, Union district officials assert that state legislators breached multiple provisions of the Indiana Constitution by incorporating closure mandates into a property tax bill, Senate Enrolled Act 1, passed without public discussion. Citing “unlawful and unworkable” conditions, district leaders are concerned for student and staff safety. The suit includes Indiana's government officials as defendants, with a hearing expected. Union, which serves over 290 students and partners with Stride Inc., faces operational challenges leading up to its mandated closure.