Government
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
Government
Georgia lawmakers pass ‘Promise Scholarship’ bill, send it to Kemp for signature(The Center Square) — The Georgia Senate passed a bill allowing Peach State families to spend taxpayer money on “qualified education expenses,” such as private school tuition, a year after… Read More
Government
Kansas bill would create a tax credit for private and home school families(The Sentinel) – A Kansas bill that would provide a tax credit to families whose children are in either private school or are homeschooled passed an important procedural hurdle last… Read More
Government
Kentucky Legislature passes measure to put pro-school choice constitutional amendment on the ballot, giving voters final sayKentucky took a major leap forward on the path to school choice. The Kentucky Legislature approved HB 2 on Friday, a constitutional amendment to clarify the… Read More
Government
Kentucky Legislature advances pro-school choice constitutional amendmentÂThe Kentucky House voted in favor of a pro-school choice measure that would give voters a chance to amend the state constitution. The House voted 65-32 on… Read More
Public Education
Families embrace Georgia’s shift to small, inclusive schools(The Center Square) – In the ever-evolving educational landscape of Georgia, a quiet but powerful transformation is taking place. Microschooling, an increasingly popular model of nontraditional education,… Read More
Public Education
4 Texas House incumbents to face runoffs against pro-school choice candidates(The Center Square) – Four Texas House Republican incumbents face runoff elections in May against pro-school choice candidates. They are among several incumbents facing runoff elections, but four have been… Read More
Public Education
Community group claims its Kansas school board lacks transparency in bond issue campaign(The Sentinel) – Voters in USD 273 Beloit (Kansas) go to the polls in April to decide the fate of a $20 million package of new construction and… Read More
Opinion
School choice’s Texas-size victory(The Daily Signal) – Republican primary voters in Texas sent a clear message on Super Tuesday: “We want school choice!” The Texas House of Representatives last year failed to pass… Read More
Public Education
Education scholarship account bill signed into Alabama law(The Center Square) – Education savings accounts worth $7,000 per year to Alabama families has been signed into law by Gov. Kay Ivey. Rep. Danny Garrett, R-Trussville, sponsored Creating Hope… Read More