FROM INDIANA PUBLIC BROADCASTING

For the 2nd night in a row, a Republican Gubernatorial debate took place in Indiana.

The debate took place Wednesday night in Indianapolis.

A majority of the candidates said they don’t support the new Indiana law that could hold back thousands of students who fail their third grade reading test. Curtis Hill criticizes the legislation as imposing a “one size fits all” solution.

Eric Doden says the focus must be far earlier in children’s lives.

Mike Braun said holding kids back is a “knee jerk reaction.” ‘

Suzanne Crouch does supports the law. She says children who can’t read by the third grade will struggle throughout their lives.

Brad Chambers is also in favor of the law. He says literacy problems will haunt children the rest of their lives.

All of the candidates support expanding “choices” for students and families.

The only people not eligible for Indiana’s school voucher program are those making more than 222-thousand dollars for a family of four.