Government
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers blasted for using ‘partial veto’ to approve 400 years of public ed funding increases instead of just two years approved by lawmakersWisconsin Gov. Tony Evers signed the state’s 2023-2025 budget Wednesday after partially vetoing 51 items, much to the chagrin of both Republican and Democratic lawmakers. Most notably, Evers changed the… Read More
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Georgia’s school choice tax credit could save the state millions, audit reveals(The Center Square) – Georgia’s Qualified Education Expense Tax Credit could save the state and local school districts millions of dollars in expenses. However, the Georgia Department of Audits &… Read More
Gender Identity, Uncategorized
North Carolina governor vetoes three bills intended to protect parents’ rights and minors; Legislature may overrideThe North Carolina governor vetoed three bills pertaining to parental rights and gender-altering procedures last week while the Legislature prepares to vote on possible overrides this week. Gov. Roy Cooper… Read More
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Homeschool nonprofit celebrates Ohio’s new law eliminating ‘common conflicts between parents, schools’Ohio has become the latest state to ease homeschooling requirements after the governor signed a new law July 4. “By simplifying the law, the sources of many common conflicts between… Read More
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This California assemblyman wants more LGBT books in schools but refused to answer question over book about oral sex, gay dating appsA California lawmaker who wants more LGBT book in schools refused to say if a book about gay dating apps and sexual acts was age appropriate. During the public comment… Read More
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Pennsylvania governor’s reversal on school choice betrays voters, children(The Daily Signal) – In a year when the school choice movement has racked up a string of victories in red states, Pennsylvania was on track to become the first state… Read More
Government
Michigan house passes bill that could make it a felony to use the wrong pronounsA Michigan “hate crime” bill, which could make using the wrong gender pronouns a felony carrying a sentence of up to 5 years in prison and up to a $10,000… Read More
Government
New laws expand homeschool freedoms, parental rights in TexasHomeschool families in Texas are celebrating new laws that increase educational opportunities and freedoms for students and their parents. Stephanie Lambert, executive director of the Texas Home School Coalition (THSC),… Read More
Government
North Carolina Parents’ Bill of Rights clears House, needs concurrence in Senate(The Center Square) – North Carolina students and parents could gain more protections in the public school system through legislation in the final stages of approval in the General Assembly. Read More
Government
Bill easing substitute teacher certification advances in Pennsylvania(The Center Square) – The House Education Committee advanced a bill this week that extends flexibilities in hiring substitute teachers to ease school staffing shortages. Committee Chairman Rep. Peter Schweyer,… Read More
Government
Parents who don’t affirm gender identify of their child could be charged with abuse under California bill(Daily Signal) – A recently amended California bill would add “affirming” the sexual transition of a child to the state’s standard for parental responsibility and child… Read More
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Wisconsin ed department opposes parts of bill meant to shore up literacy(The Center Square) – The retention policy requirement in a Republican-backed education proposal is a “non-starter” and opposed by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. The literacy bill, Right to… Read More
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Wisconsin Assembly approves financial literacy class(The Center Square) – Students in Wisconsin are a step closer to having to take a financial literacy class to graduate from high school. The Assembly on Wednesday approved a… Read More
Government
Prohibitions on transgender athletes, gender transitions signed into Missouri law(The Center Square) – Republican Missouri Gov. Mike Parson on Wednesday signed bills into law affecting transgender athletes and creating a moratorium for gender transition treatments for minors. “We support… Read More
Government
Nebraska school choice bill passes, heads to governor who has pledged to sign itThe Nebraska Legislature approved a tax-credit based school choice scholarship program on Wednesday in a measure Gov. Jim Pillen has already pledged to sign. Sen. Lou Ann Linehan, R-District 39,… Read More
Government
Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo talks school choice successes with studentsWith a school choice measure still being considered in the Nevada Legislature, Gov. Joe Lombardo heard Christian school students and parents tell how school choice policies have helped them. “Today,… Read More
Government
Committee takes testimony on bodily autonomy bill(The Center Square) – A bill incorporating such topics as gender changes for minors, abortion and vaccine mandates was introduced to a Maine legislative panel on Friday. The Maine Judiciary… Read More
Gender Identity, Missouri Legislature
Missouri bills restricting trans treatments for minors and sports participation head to governorTwo bills that would regulate transgender care on minors and prohibit males from competing as girls in sports are headed to the desk of Missouri Gov. Mike Parson. The bill… Read More
Law Enforcement, Missouri Legislature
Public safety is lone priority for last week of Missouri legislative session(The Center Square) – The only bills with a chance of passing during the final week of Missouri’s legislative session deal with public safety, according to chamber leaders. Read More
Culture
Illinois bills removing gender-specific language from state statutes spurs debate(The Center Square) – Measures removing gender-specific language from various Illinois laws have cleared the General Assembly. One changes "mother" to "person who gave birth." Another removes gender-specific language from… Read More