Public Education
Pritzker signs law stripping funding from libraries that restrict access to controversial books(The Center Square) â Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Monday signed into law a measure that withholds state funding from any of the stateâs 1,600 public or school libraries that remove books… Read More
Legislation
Bill for educators’ sexual misconduct: If you know, you must tell(The Center Square) â Legislation to crack down on educators who sexually abuse students cleared its first hurdle in the Senate on Wednesday, the first stop since House approval in… Read More
Public Education
Abbott expected to sign bill ending DEI program support in higher education(The Center Square) â Texas could have a new law that would end taxpayer support for diversity, equity, and inclusion programs at public colleges and universities. Texas State Senator Brandon… Read More
Legislation
Texas lawmakers pass bill banning kids from attending âsexually orientedâ drag shows(Daily Caller News Foundation) â The Texas legislature approved a bill Sunday that will prohibit sexually explicit shows in front of minors, sending the bill to the governorâs desk. In… Read More
Legislation
Nebraska enacts bill protecting minors from gender transitions, unborn after 12 weeks(The Daily Signal) â Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen, a Republican, signed a combination bill Monday protecting minors from gender transitions and protecting unborn babies after 12 weeksâ gestation. The… Read More
Legislation
Bill implementing full-day kindergarten in Illinois ready for governor’s desk as funding questions loom(The Center Square) â A measure that implements full-day kindergarten throughout Illinois is about to be sent to Gov. J.B. Pritzker for his signature. State Rep. Mary Beth Canty, D-Arlington… Read More
Legislation
DeSantis signs bill banning gender surgeries, treatments for minors(The Center Square) â Gov. Ron DeSantis signed bills into law on Wednesday that will ban what advocates call gender-affirming care for those under the age of 18 and an… Read More
Culture
Censured Houston Democrat pushes back after siding with GOP child gender modification ban(The Center Square) â A Houston Democrat is pushing back against some members of her own party who voted to censure her after she voted to âprotect and care forâ… Read More
Legislation
Promise delivered: Republicans swiftly override Cooper abortion veto(The Center Square) â North Carolina Republicans delivered on their weekend promise, swiftly on Tuesday evening overriding an abortion legislation veto of Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper. The state Senate voted… Read More
Legislation
Arizona lawmakers send Hobbs school ârestroom accommodationâ bill(The Center Square) â Republican lawmakers in Arizona have sent Gov. Katie Hobbs legislation that would allow parents to sue the school if their children are exposed to a… Read More
Legislation
Oklahoma lawmakers reach deal on school choice, teacher raises(The Center Square) â A bill giving parents up to $7,500 in tax credits to send their children to the school of their choice is headed to Gov. Kevin Stitt’s… Read More
Legislation
Gov. Abbott to call special sessions if legislature doesnât pass school choice bill(The Center Square) â With less two weeks left in the regular legislative session and ahead of a scheduled House committee vote on a watered down school choice bill, Gov. Read More
Public Education
Ohio Republicans introduce bill that would ban teaching of sexual orientation in lower grades(The Center Square) â Legislation introduced in the Ohio House would prohibit teachers from using curriculum on sexual orientation or gender identity in lower grades and require age- and development-appropriate… Read More
Legislation, Public Education
Bill to fund charter schools passes Kentucky Senate(The Center Square) â A bill that would provide funding for charter schools in Kentucky passed the state Senate on Tuesday. Kentucky law established charter schools five years ago, but that… Read More
Public Education
Georgia Senate approves bill to ban teaching âdivisive conceptsâ(The Center Square) â Georgia teachers would be banned from teaching âdivisive conceptsâ in the classroom under legislation passed by the Georgia Senate. Senators voted, 34-20, in favor of… Read More