Government
Idaho governor signs law mandating open enrollment for all public schoolsIdaho Gov. Brad Little signed a new school choice bill into law today that proponents say will end zoning discrimination. SB 1125 requires all school districts to have an… Read More
Culture, Public Education
Parental Rights in Education bill becomes law after Democratic governor declines to veto(Daily Caller) – Democratic Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear let a bill that allows parents to challenge sexually explicit school materials become law without his signature on Tuesday. Read More
Public Education
Mississippi lawmakers pass bill to allow schools to arm workers(The Center Square) — The Mississippi Legislature approved a compromise this week on a bill that would allow trained school employees who possess enhanced concealed carry permits to carry firearms… Read More
Culture
Bills filed in Texas to ban DEI policies in higher education institutions, government entities(The Center Square) – Several bills have been filed in the Texas legislature to ban “diversity, equity and inclusion” (DEI) policies from being implemented at higher public institutions and government… Read More
Culture
Five-year-old boy testifies against drag queen bill wearing sparkly dress and crownTestimony against a Nebraska bill to prohibit children from attending drag shows was heard last week from fully outfitted drag queens, including a 5-year-old boy. Asa Ross and his parents, Aaron… Read More
Culture
‘We got rid of a race-based system, and you’re trying to bring it back’: Black mother unloads on Minnesota bill proposing ethnic studies for kindergartenThe Minnesota Legislature is considering a bill that would require all public school students to take ethnic studies – even kindergarteners. “Minnesota’s K-12 student population is rapidly becoming more diverse,… Read More
Culture
Kentucky Gov. Beshear vetoes Senate bill restricting sex-change procedures for youth and sex ed in schools(The Center Square) – The primary sponsor of a controversial bill that Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear vetoed Friday called out the Democrat for kowtowing to party politics. At the same… Read More
Education, Missouri Legislature
Missouri’s House budget committee cuts governor’s proposed increases to pre-K funding, child care subsidies(The Heartlander) — Missouri’s House budget committee made major changes to the state’s spending plan Thursday, which included cutting proposed increases to pre-K funding and child care subsidies. House Budget… Read More
Culture
U.S. House passes ‘Parents Bill of Rights’The U.S. House of Representatives passed the “Parents Bill of Rights” along a mostly party line vote in what promises to be one of the themes of the 2024 election. Read More
Culture
Florida Representative claims Parental Rights in Education bill will lead to ‘hate, bigotry’ and ‘death’(Daily Caller) – Democratic Rep. Maxwell Frost of Florida said Thursday that a parental-rights in education bill debated in the House of Representatives would lead to “hate, bigotry and even… Read More
Culture
ACLU threatens to sue if Georgia Gov. Kemp signs bill protecting children from sex-change surgeries(The Center Square) – The Georgia Senate passed a modified version of a bill that would restrict certain surgical procedures on minors for gender dysphoria on Tuesday. The… Read More
Culture
Illinois House passes bill to penalize libraries that restrict inappropriate children’s books(The Center Square) – Libraries in Illinois, including at K-12 schools, could see their funding cut if there are efforts to restrict books under a bill that passed… Read More
Culture, Public Education
Bill regarding gender pronouns headed to Gov. Burgum’s desk in North Dakota(The Center Square) – The North Dakota House of Representatives passed a bill Wednesday that makes using transgender student pronouns optional for teachers. Senate Bill 2231 would also ban schools… Read More
Public Education
Murphy, lawmakers agree to spend more to taxpayer money on schools to offset revenue losses(The Center Square) — New Jersey's schools will be spared deep budget cuts next year under a new deal reached between Gov. Phil Murphy and a group of Democratic lawmakers… Read More
Public Education
Michigan House votes to repeal right-to-work, reinstate prevailing wage, end A-F grading system(The Center Square) – The Michigan House on Tuesday voted to repeal right-to-work, reinstate the prevailing wage, and trash the state’s A-F grading system for public schools. The Democrat-dominated House… Read More
Legislature, Missouri
These 14 states — including Missouri — are moving to ban drag shows for kids(Daily Caller) – After Tennessee became the first state to prohibit drag shows in places where children may be present, several red states are pushing for similar legislation. States including… Read More
Banks, Congress
Federal legislation hits bankers with 100% tax on profits from dumping pre-failure stocks(The Center Square) — Arizona Independent Sen. Kyrsten Sinema is co-sponsoring a bill to crack down on bank executives who may try to financially benefit amid a collapse. … Read More
Education, Missouri
Senate’s handling of open enrollment bill highlights Missouri legislature’s return(The Center Square) – When the Missouri legislature returned from its spring break on Monday, many were watching a bill changing regulations for public school enrollment. House Bill 253, passed… Read More
Government
Florida House passes sweeping education savings account expansion bill(The Center Square) — The Florida House of Representatives passed a significant expansion of the state's education savings account program Friday. House Bill 1, authored by Kaylee Tuck, R-Lake Placid,… Read More
Culture, Public Education
Kentucky bill allowing parents to challenge ‘obscene’ classroom material heads to governor’s desk(Daily Caller) – The Kentucky House passed a bill on Wednesday that would allow parents to challenge sexually explicit materials in the classroom. In an 80-18 … Read More