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Legislation
School choice notches another victory in Nebraska, continues advancing nationwide

A new school choice bill was passed in Nebraska on Thursday, focusing on low-income families. After three rounds of debate, the state’s unicameral Legislature passed LB… Read More

April 19, 2024
Legislation
DeSantis signs two bills to bring chaplains, patriotic organizations to schools

(The Center Square) – Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed legislation Thursday intended to provide more educational opportunities for public school students. House Bill 1317 allows patriotic organizations… Read More

April 19, 2024
Legislation
Missouri school choice expansion approved by Legislature, awaits governor’s signature

The Missouri Legislature passed a school choice expansion bill which now heads to the governor’s desk. SB 727 was approved by the House 82-69 on Thursday. Read More

April 18, 2024
Public Education
Michigan state school board wants to suffocate charter schools

The Michigan State Board of Education has passed a resolution advocating for anti-charter reforms. The MSBE announced Wednesday it passed a resolution calling on the state… Read More

April 16, 2024
Courts
Alaska school choice program in jeopardy after judge rules it ‘facially unconstitutional’

An Alaska Superior Court knocked down one of the state’s few school choice programs, sparking bipartisan concern from policymakers. Judge Adolph Zeman released a decision on… Read More

April 15, 2024
Culture
Poll: Signs of support for education, school choice

(The Center Square) – Support for North Carolina’s opportunity scholarship program is reflected in a 500% increase in applications, and by 3 in 5 respondents to a poll taken Sunday… Read More

April 12, 2024
Legislation
‘Our students can hardly read!’ Louisiana House advances universal school choice after fiery speech from Democrat

A 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

April 9, 2024
Public Education
‘Opportunity Arkansas’ launches dashboard to help parents navigate school choice program

Opportunity Arkansas has launched a brand-new dashboard to help parents navigate the state’s school choice program. Arkansas Children’s Educational Freedom Account (EFA) program was… Read More

April 5, 2024
Opinion
Christian schools should prepare financially for school choice

The school choice movement is gaining momentum across the country, making private Christian education accessible to many families for the first time. According to research from EdChoice,… Read More

April 3, 2024
Public Education
Oklahoma establishes new ‘Office of School Choice’

The Oklahoma Department of Education is establishing a new “Office of School Choice,” State Superintendent Ryan Walters announced at a Board of Education meeting. The goal,… Read More

April 2, 2024