Adrian Martinez-De La Cruz

Local school officials are working to prepare their budgets for next year anticipating less property tax revenue following the passage of Senate Enrolled Act 1 earlier this year. The legislation is projected to reduce property taxes statewide by around $1.3 billion over a three-year period starting in 2026.

Public school districts across Indiana are set to lose approximately $744 million in revenue over the next three years, according to the non-partisan Indiana Legislative Services Agency. Districts in Lake, Porter and LaPorte counties are estimated to lose around $114.8 million over that time period.

Lake Central School Corp. is anticipated to lose just over $2 million in tax revenue next year, according to school officials. The district is one of three loca

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