State Senator | District 30
Fady Qaddoura
Proudly Serving District 30
Indiana Senate District 30 encompasses the northside of Indianapolis including portions of Washington, Pike and Lawrence Townships.
Elected
2020
Occupation
Nonprofit Executive
Education
Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Philanthropy and Public Policy, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis
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Lives in Indianapolis with his wife and two daughters
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To all Hoosier Muslims celebrating Eid, I wish you and your families a joyous and blessed Eid. May the spirit of Ramadan—marked by reflection, generosity, and community—continue to inspire kindness and service to all Hoosiers. Eid Mubarak!
This week, I: ![]()
🚑Honored EMS Providers and their Families, and recognized their loved ones whom lost their lives in the line of duty. ![]()
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✊🏿Spoke at the IBCC about economic empowerment ![]()
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🏫Participated in IU’s Day at the Statehouse and met with IU students to learn about their research projects ![]()
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🤝Hosted NCHS Best Buddies ![]()
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📚Met with students from Westlane Middle School ![]()
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I also filed Senate Concurrent Resolution honoring EMS providers and their families. We will always honor and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving fellow Hoosiers.![]()
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#INForAll
At 7:30 am this morning, I was honored to join educators from Senate District 30 (Washington Township Schools) to share our message with the public: 1 million students in traditional public schools deserve full funding by the General Assembly, teachers and support staff deserve respect and proper compensation, and we oppose legislation that politicizes school board races. I will continue my fierce advocacy to protect public education and the best interests of the 1 million students/families who chose to attend traditional public schools. I firmly believe that public schools are critical pillars of our democracy. Underinvesting in public schools and educators negatively impacts students’ learning outcomes and will make Indiana fall behind the nation and the world.
Today in the Education Committee, I opposed the amended House Bill 1002.![]()
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I offered the following amendments, which were voted down by the Republicans: ![]()
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✔️ Establishes a needs assessment before any new charter school can open in our communities. The over saturation of charter schools will further divert funding from traditional schools.![]()
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✔️ Prohibits charter school authorizers from approving charter schools in counties other than the county of the authorizer. In a recent case, Trine University approved a charter in Indy.![]()
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✔️ Defines the process to convert all charter school boards to elected positions![]()
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❌ I opposed the following Republican amendments: ![]()
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🚫 Banning social and emotional learning (SEL). Children are not machines; they are social beings. Neglecting their social and emotional needs will hinder their ability to reach their full potential and fully participate in their learning communities.![]()
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🚫 Charging parents for certain school supplies. During the 2023 budget cycle, I fiercely fought to fund textbook fees and other necessary supplies. This bill opens the doors to reversing the free school supplies policy.![]()
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I will continue to advocate for fully funding traditional public schools to support the needs of 1 million students. Charter schools must meet the same accountability and transparency standards as traditional public schools since they receive public funding.![]()
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Our focus should be on preparing the next generation of Hoosiers for success—not undermining their education under the false guise of “deregulation and innovation.”![]()
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#INForAll
As a nation built by the indigenous people and immigrants (including Puritans and forced slaves), we should be fostering inclusivity, not undermining it. Unfortunately, the immigration bills moving through the Senate do just that. I have serious concerns about these policies and their far-reaching consequences:![]()
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❌Eroding Due Process: These policies mandate ICE notification at the point of arrest, not conviction—violating the principle of “innocent until proven guilty,” a cornerstone of our legal system.![]()
❌Invasion of Privacy: These policies compromise individual rights and freedoms.![]()
❌Encouraging Racial Profiling: It opens the door for discrimination at traffic stops and other routine encounters.![]()
❌Misallocating Law Enforcement Resources: Instead of focusing on local crime, officers would be forced to enforce federal immigration laws. ![]()
❌Undermining Community Trust: These policies create fear and division, breaking the vital bond between law enforcement and the communities they serve.![]()
❌Forcing Local Police Into Federal Roles: Law enforcement should not be compelled to act as federal immigration agents. It is unacceptable to expect local law enforcement to interpret immigration laws, which could impact millions of legal residents on different legal status. ![]()
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Such measures create a chilling effect, discouraging community cooperation and ultimately making us less safe. That’s why I stand with IMPD Chief of Police and the Fraternal Order of Police in their opposition to local officers being forced into federal immigration duties. Additionally, the General Assembly does not have jurisdiction over federal immigration laws.![]()
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Every American is either an immigrant or a descendant of an immigrant except for the indigenous people. ![]()
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Federal immigration laws are broken: favor the rich over the poor, racially discriminate against immigrants based on their race, religion or country of origin. Reform is long past due. ![]()
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As Dr. King once said: "We may have all come on different ships, but we’re in the same boat now." ![]()
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We need policies that uphold justice, protect privacy and strengthen trust—not ones that divide us.#INForAll
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