AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoSchool Safety & Focus: Gov. Mike Braun signed Indiana’s statewide “bell-to-bell” cellphone ban, requiring districts to limit student personal devices from start to dismissal starting July 1, with exceptions for emergencies, IEP/504 needs, and medical situations. Youth Mental Health: Indiana ranks #17 for youth mental health (ages 12–17), with advocates pointing to social media pressure and gaps in access to care as key drivers. Opioid Funding: Indiana is set to receive $27M from the opioid settlement, adding to ongoing state spending on prevention and response. Public Health Research: A CHECK-IT intervention helped Black patients in Indianapolis improve blood pressure control through at-home monitoring and coordinated support. Tragedy on I-65: In northwest Indiana, a crash involving a car and semi killed three children and critically injured another child and the driver; investigators say the driver likely fell asleep and passengers weren’t properly restrained.
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