Indiana Will Launch Anonymous School Safety Tip Line
Beginning in January 2027, all K-12 schools across the state can opt into a new 24-hour reporting system.
Updated on Oct. 12, 2026 in Administration
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Indiana will launch an anonymous school safety tip line in January 2027 to allow students, staff, and families to report bullying, threats, and other wellness concerns. The program will be available to all K-12 schools in the state at no cost.
Why it matters
This new platform provides a centralized resource for reporting safety threats, helping schools and emergency responders address wellness concerns more effectively. The initiative is part of a $1 million state investment in school security infrastructure.
The state has committed a $1 million investment to fund the tip line, which will offer 24/7, year-round monitoring. While participation is optional for Indiana's K-12 districts, the service will be provided to schools at no cost.
The players
Indiana Office of School Safety
A state agency established in 2025 that manages annual school safety grants and provides security oversight for Indiana schools.
Mike Braun
The Governor of Indiana who created the Office of School Safety in 2025 and announced the new tip line program.
Todd Rokita
The Attorney General of Indiana who operates a separate reporting system for schools known as Eyes on Education.
The details
Trained safety specialists will staff the line around the clock to review incoming reports. Upon receiving a tip, these specialists are tasked with escalating urgent safety concerns directly to school officials and local emergency responders. The Indiana Office of School Safety will manage the program and is scheduling educational outreach sessions for schools in the coming months to prepare for the rollout.
Timeline
October 9, 2026: The governor's office announced the upcoming tip line program.
January 2027: The anonymous school safety tip line is scheduled to launch.
The Home Front
The introduction of this tip line marks an expansion of the responsibilities held by the Indiana Office of School Safety, which was established in 2025. This program supplements existing state security efforts, building upon the office's prior focus on managing annual school safety grants.
Families with students in Indiana schools should monitor communications from their local district regarding the program's January 2027 implementation. Since enrollment is optional, parents can contact their school board to confirm if their district plans to participate in the initiative.
The takeaway
This new system will offer families a direct way to report safety concerns to trained specialists throughout the year. Parents should keep this resource in mind as a tool for student safety and check in with local school administrators regarding their district's participation after the launch.
Further reading
Learn more about state-led initiatives for families in the Administration section.
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