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‘Our students can hardly read!’ Louisiana House advances universal school choice after fiery speech from DemocratA universal school choice bill passed the Louisiana House on Monday with an overwhelming majority. HB 745, sponsored by Rep. Julie Emerson, R-District 39, sailed through the House by a… Read More
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California’s fast-food minimum wage hike could spell trouble for public schools(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Two policies backed by Democratic California Governor Gavin Newsom could place serious strain on California’s already fiscally unhealthy public schools. California’s new minimum wage law,… Read More
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Reynolds signs bill banning discriminatory gender requirements for appointed bodies(The Center Square) – Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signed a bill Wednesday that would ban gender balance on the state’s boards and commissions. The Pacific Legal Foundation won a lawsuit… Read More
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Taxpayer protection: Idaho law blocks funding for ‘gender-transition’ procedures(The Daily Signal) – An Idaho law enacted Wednesday (H. 668) protects taxpayers from paying for “gender transition” procedures in a variety of ways. The legislation “adds to existing… Read More
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Evers vetoes legislation to keep trans athletes out of girls sports(The Center Square) – Gov. Tony Evers on Tuesday vetoed the Republican-backed legislation that would have banned trans athletes from girls sports in the state. “I will veto any bill that… Read More
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Arkansas expands eligibility for Education Freedom Accounts(The Center Square) – More Arkansas students will be eligible for Education Freedom Accounts this upcoming school year, Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders said Monday. The program will expand to children… Read More
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Arizona bill would keep public school showers separated by biological sexAn Arizona state senator has introduced a bill requiring multioccupancy showers in public schools be separated by biological sex. Sen. John Kavanaugh’s SB 1182 further requires… Read More
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Colorado governor defends charter schools from bill proposing crippling regulationsA Colorado bill to tighten charter school regulations has faced strong resistance, including from the state’s Democrat governor. Although charter schools are technically public schools, Democrats have increasingly seen charters… Read More
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States continue to protect children from experimental gender treatments as Biden admin falls behind European nationsWisconsin became the 24th state to protect children and teens from experimental and life-altering drugs and surgeries for the purpose of so-called “gender transition.” Republican Gov. Mark Gordon signed… Read More
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Kansas House Democrats fundraise off school funding lies(The Sentinel) – An email sent on March 27 by Kansas House Democrats under the signature of Rep. Valdenia Winn, D-Kansas City, contains multiple lies about school funding and uses… Read More
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Banning school mandates for COVID-19 vaccines to get a floor vote in Louisiana(The Center Square) – Prohibiting requirements of a COVID-19 vaccine in all Louisiana schools, public or private, will get a vote on the floor of the House of Representatives. Legislation… Read More
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More states make progress on school choice(The Daily Signal) – Several states are making progress in empowering their citizens with access to education freedom and opportunity. Earlier this month, Alabama became the 15th state in the nation to… Read More
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The significance of the Ten Commandments can now be taught in Utah public schools as part of American HistoryUtah public schools will now have the ability to teach the Ten Commandments after a new law was passed in the Legislature. Utah Gov. Sean Cox signed a bill last… Read More
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Gov. Ron DeSantis signs bill banning kids under 14 from social media(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida signed a bill Monday banning minors under the age of 14 from getting on social media. The legislation, which… Read More
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Wyoming governor approves state’s first-ever school choice program, but with a catchWyoming Gov. Mark Gordon signed the state’s first school choice program into law, but not without vetoing part of the measure. HB 166 – also called… Read More
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New Alabama law prohibits teaching DEI at public schools and universitiesAlabama Gov. Kay Ivey signed a bill restricting the teaching of “divisive concepts” and limiting diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs at public schools, universities and state agencies. “My Administration… Read More
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Washington state enacts law forcing K-12 schools to teach LGBTQ history(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Democratic Washington Gov. Jay Inslee reportedly signed a bill into law Monday mandating public schools to teach LGBT history starting next year. Guided by the… Read More
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Michigan bill would undermine parents by mandating kindergarten for all 5-year-oldsA Michigan lawmaker has proposed mandatory kindergarten for all 5-year-old children, raising concerns about government interference in parental rights. A group of Democratic lawmakers, led by Sen. Dayna Polehanki, D-Livonia,… Read More
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Universal school choice bill approved by Louisiana Senate committeeA Louisiana Senate committee just advanced a universal school choice bill that would make the state the 12th in the nation to pass such a program. Read More
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South Carolina House approves universal school choice billThe South Carolina House advanced a universal school choice bill despite a legal battle over the program’s constitutionality. The House voted 69-32 on Wednesday in favor of… Read More