Robert Behning
Robert William Behning is a Republican member of the Indiana House of Representatives. State Rep. Bob Behning represents House District 91, which includes portions of Marion and Hendricks counties. He was born and raised in Indianapolis and has been a proud Hoosier his entire life. In 1976, he received a Bachelor of Science degree from Indiana University.
Robert Behning | |
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| Member of the Indiana House of Representatives from the 91st district | |
| Assumed office 1992 | |
| Preceded by | Constituency established[1] |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 18, 1954 Indianapolis, Indiana |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Rosalie |
| Residence | Indianapolis, Indiana |
| Alma mater | Indiana University |
Throughout his tenure as a representative, he has advocated for education reform in Indiana. As chair of the House Committee on Education, he led a multiyear effort to successfully pass the most comprehensive education reform package in the United States.
Behning believes all parents deserve the right to choose the school that best meets their child's needs. In 2011, Behning authored legislation creating the School Choice Scholarship program, providing families who do not have the financial means to pay the cost of tuition at a private school with a scholarship (or voucher). Indiana currently has one of the largest school voucher programs in the United States.
Behning currently works at Marian University as the Director of External Affairs for the Educators College. He has been married to his wife, Rosalie, for more than 40 years and enjoys spending time with his children and grandchildren.
External links
- State Representative Robert Behning official Indiana State Legislature site
- Profile at Vote Smart