INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., Oct. 1 -- The Indiana House of Representatives' Republican Caucus issued the following news release:

STATEHOUSE (Oct. 1, 2026) - State Rep. Chris May (R-Bedford) today announced Mitchell Community Schools will receive $4.5 million as part of Indiana's Next Generation School Improvement Grant program.

Mitchell Community Schools will receive $500,000 as first-year planning funds, with $4 million committed over the following three years.

May said the competitive award reflects the district's commitment to finding new ways to support students and strengthen its schools.

"Local educators know their students and understand what they need to succeed," May said. "This grant will give Mitchell Community Schools the resources ...