Indiana Governor Mike Braun this month announced his administration is investing in an anonymous tip line for all K-12 schools. This anonymous tip line will be the first of its kind available in the state of Indiana, offering 24/7/365 monitoring at no cost to schools. This program is anticipated to be available for enrolled schools beginning January 2027.
“This historic investment into school safety helps schools identify concerns earlier, connect students with support and respond before a situation becomes a tragedy,” said Gov. Braun. “Through my administration’s Office of School Safety, we are committed to ensuring every student in Indiana has a safe place to learn, and every parent has confidence that concerns about their child’s safety will be heard and acted upon.”
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This initiative represents a $1 million investment to ensure every Indiana school has access to a secure and accessible platform for reporting safety concerns, a news release from Governor’s office said.
“Safety concerns do not stop when the school day ends,” said Julie Q. Smith, Director of Office of School Safety. “This will provide 24/7/365 monitoring by trained safety specialists, with urgent concerns escalated to designated school officials and emergency responders when necessary.”
Emphasizing the power of speaking up, Gov. Braun added, “To Indiana’s students, your voice matters. If you’re worried about yourself or someone else, speak up. One report, one conversation or one request for help can make a difference.”
Over the next several months, the Office of School Safety will be offering outreach and education sessions about the anonymous tip line to schools.
Enrollment in the program is optional. The Central Indiana Educational Service Center will work directly with school corporations to enroll.
