Culture, Public Education
Elected leadersâ concerns about early-age sexual indoctrination in Leavenworth elementary school is unwelcome, brings call to resignAs a conservative, Pat Proctor never did feel welcome at Leavenworthâs David Brewer Elementary School in Kansas. Itâs only gotten worse now. After they blew the whistle on pro-LGBTQ student… Read More
Legislation
Part-time enrollment in Florida could give families even more options for educationFlorida students could soon benefit from the option to attend a blend of classes in public schools, homeschools and specialized schools as a part of their weekly schedule. Read More
Public Education
6 school safety bills filed, address security failure in Uvalde(The Center Square) â State Sen. Paul Bettencourt, R-Houston, filed six school safety bills on Thursday, referring to them as âSafety Six.â The bills, he says, will address a number… Read More
Culture
Kansas legislature passes ban on men competing in women’s sports(Daily Caller) â The Kansas Senate passed a bill on Thursday that would bar biological men from competing in womenâs athletics. In a 28-11-1Â vote, the state… Read More
Culture
Wisconsin meningitis vaccine mandate scuttled, Sen. Nass says parents keep power to decide(The Center Square)Â â As expected, Wisconsin lawmakers blocked a new meningitis vaccine requirement and ended the emergency power the stateâs public health department had over the chickenpox. The Joint Committee… Read More
Public Education
Massive Alaska school spending bill tabled for now(The Center Square) â State Rep. Dan Ortiz took a “loud and clear” stance this week on substantially raising Alaska’s base student allocation at the House Education Committee’s second reading… Read More
Public Education
Gov. Hobbs vetoes Arizona CRT ban(The Center Square) â Gov. Katie Hobbs vetoed a bill that would have banned critical race theory instruction in public schools. The legislation would have fined schools up to $5,000… Read More
Culture
Alaska governor touts education bill requiring parental permission for sex ed and gender changes(Daily Caller) â Republican Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy introduced a bill on Tuesday that would require schools to obtain parental permission for sexual education classes or any discussion regarding gender… Read More
Public Education
Kansas among states lagging in civics instruction(The Sentinel) â Mar. 6-10 is designated as National Civic Learning Week. But a 50-state survey of curriculum and legislative initiatives shows Kansas lagging behind in dedication to teaching civics, defined by … Read More
Public Education
Measure at Illinois statehouse proposes sex-ed curriculum changes(The Center Square) â A proposed measure in Springfield aims to set up a task force to examine how certain subjects are taught in Illinois schools. Read More
Public Education
Arizona bill banning critical race theory in schools goes to Hobbsâ desk(The Center Square) â Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs is considering a bill that would, as sponsors say, prevent schools from teaching critical race theory. Senate Republicans voted 16-14 to pass… Read More
Legislation
Georgia Senate passes bill to create state-funded education savings accounts(The Center Square) â The Georgia Senate passed legislation to create state-funded education savings accounts. Under Senate Bill 233, the Georgia Promise Scholarship Act, taxpayers would fund $6,000 per student… Read More
Legislation
West Virginia governor signs new open enrollment policy into lawGov. Jim Justice signed a bill on Saturday to allow open enrollment in West Virginiaâs public schools. HB 2596 enables students to leave a public school… Read More
Legislation
Growth in charter school enrollment fuels legislation in North Carolina(The Center Square) â The North Carolina House Education Committee will review legislation on Tuesday to allow the stateâs public charter schools to launch remote charter academies online. The move… Read More
Legislation
South Carolina voters could decide on state funds for religious schools(The Center Square) â The South Carolina House passed a measure allowing voters to decide whether to lift a provision that bars state tax dollars from benefiting religious or private… Read More
Public Education
Rhode Island education system needs overhauled, not more funding, says policy group(The Center Square) â One Rhode Island legislator is proposing amending the stateâs education funding formula, while one public policy group says the education system needs to be eliminated. Senate… Read More
Public Education
Texas Rep. Brian Harrison files bill to defund state school board association(Daily Caller) â Republican Texas Rep. Brian Harrison filed HB 3559 Monday to prevent taxpayer dollars intended for school districts from being used to fund nonprofit organizations and associations that… Read More
Culture
Pro-LGBT Michigan bill fails to offer religious protectionsThe Michigan Senate approved a bill expanding civil rights to include sexual orientation and gender identity, potentially creating âimpossible-to-resolve conflictsâ for churches and other religious groups. âWe strongly… Read More
Culture, Opinion
Missouri Senate Bill 49 is an essential step to protect Missouri children from âsex transitionâ treatmentsThis coming week the Missouri Senate will again see floor debate on Senate Bill 49, legislation designed to protect children from dangerous cross-sex hormones and experimental surgeries. Especially… Read More
Culture
Tennessee bill would prevent government spending on abortions(The Center Square) â A bill to prevent local governments from spending taxpayer funds on abortions or travel out of state to get abortions passed a Tennessee Senate committee last… Read More