Senate pushes Teacher Appreciation Grant, teachers say they rather see a salary raise

LAFAYETTE — Tensions remain high for Indiana teachers as the days count down until the state budget is finalized.

The Senate released a budget proposal Thursday morning that would increase funding more than the House's proposal but educators remain cautiously optimistic.

The Senate's version sets aside $14.9 billion for K-12 funding with 2.7 percent in 2020 and 2.2 percent in 2021.

This supersedes the House's 2.1 and 2.2 percent increases but still falls short of Indiana State Teacher Association's demand for 3 percent.

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