LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita’s office has been reviewing reports from individuals about educators and administrators that allegedly glorified Charlie Kirk’s murder at a Utah college campus last week.
According to a news release received Sept. 19, Rokita’s office has received hundreds of submissions through a website called the Eyes on Education over the past week.
So far, there at least nine submissions are live, with more expected over the coming days,” according to the release.
“Freedom of speech is a cornerstone of our Republic, but it does not shield individuals from the consequences of their words, especially when they are public servants who are getting paid with taxpayer dollars,” Rokita said in the release. “Statements that celebrate or glorify violence are deeply concerning, particularly when made by those entrusted with shaping young minds. Our office is committed to transparency by sharing verified submissions on the Eyes on Education portal, where many examples are already available.”
The Eyes on Education portal was created “to help empower parents and community members to engage in their children’s education by submitting and reviewing materials or statements that may be inappropriate in school settings,” according to the release. “Since the assassination of Charlie Kirk, the portal has received numerous reports around the state of public comments or shared posts celebrating or glorifying the tragedy.”
Rokita has been publishing some of the posts submitted to the portal on his X account, including this one:
Several educators, including an administrator at Ball State University, have faced consequences that include resignations or terminations. After taking the disciplinary action, officials at Ball State referred to Hedgepeth v. Britton, a federal ruling allowing schools to discipline employees whose public statements disrupt operations or undermine public trust.
Rokita agreed with the university’s legal analysis, and said “other higher education institutions, as well as secondary and elementary school boards, superintendents, principals and their attorneys should take notice.”
To submit a report to the Eyes on Education portal, visit in.gov/attorneygeneral, select “Eyes on Education,” choose the school corporation and name, and upload relevant documents. After they receive the submission, the Attorney General’s office may contact submitters for additional information.
Verified submissions will be published regularly, according to the release.
“Let me be clear: my office is not conducting investigations into these individuals,” Rokita said in the release. “Our goal is to provide transparency, equipping parents with the information they need to make informed decisions about their children’s education.”
