Government
Gov. Ron DeSantis signs Florida universal school choice billWith Gov. Ron DeSantis' signature on Monday, Florida became the fourth state this year to pass a universal school choice bill into law, joining Utah, Iowa and Arkansas. "The state… Read More
Government
Texas attorney general says school choice is constitutional despite anti-religious oppositionTexas officials are paving the road for school choice in the state, legally and legislatively. Gov. Greg Abbott has been holding school choice and parent empowerment rallies across the… Read More
Government
Universal school choice bill passes Florida Senate, heads to Gov. DeSantisFlorida is on the brink of becoming the fourth state this year to pass a universal school choice bill, joining Utah, Iowa and Arkansas. The state Senate voted 26-12 in… Read More
Government
Georgia moves closer to school choice scholarships to help students in lowest performing schoolsA Georgia state House committee okayed a bill on Tuesday that will give students in low-performing schools up to $6,500 to attend the school of their choice. “This will be… Read More
Culture, Government
Georgia legislator: Parents can’t decide on education because they did ‘not finish high school’A Democratic legislator in Georgia is taking heat for opposing school choice because some parents in the state “did not finish high school.” “I see parents being able to direct… Read More
Government
Universal school choice two steps away in Florida(The Center Square) – All Florida K-12 students' opportunity for $8,000 education savings accounts is two steps away from becoming law. House Bill 1 next goes to the Republican-majority Senate. The… Read More
Government
Theis, other Michigan lawmakers oppose online charter school budget cuts(The Center Square) – Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s proposed 20% cut for online public charter schools has prompted pushback from the school administrators and another member of a growing list of… Read More
Government
Missouri senate’s handling of open enrollment bill highlights legislature’s return(The Center Square) – When the Missouri legislature returns from its spring break on Monday, many will be watching a bill changing regulations for public school enrollment. House Bill 253,… 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
Missouri, School Choice
‘He flip-flopped’: Missouri legislator one of three in hot water over about-face on school choice(The Heartlander) — Missouri Rep. Chris Lonsdale, R-Liberty, is taking heat for voting against an open enrollment bill last week after promising during his election campaign to support it and… Read More
Government
Michigan voters oppose slashing online, charter school funding(The Center Square) – New polling data shows overwhelming public support for school choice and online charter schools among Michigan parents and voters. The National Coalition for Public School Options… Read More
Government
‘Backpack Bill,’ universal school choice, returns to Ohio General Assembly(The Center Square) – A plan to allow state education dollars to be used by every Ohio parent to pay for private school or other education expenses is back before… Read More
Courts, Culture
Jewish parents are suing California for allegedly discriminating against their disabled childrenThree Jewish families are suing the California Department of Education and Superintendent of Public Instruction in a bid to secure equal funding for their disabled children's private education. The… Read More
Government
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. Called “part-time… Read More
Christian Schools, Government
Why chipping away at the Blaine Amendments is important for school choiceWith 29 states currently considering school choice legislation , the education freedom movement seems unstoppable. But the legacy of a 19th century congressman hasn't made it easy. The “Blaine Amendments”… Read More
Opinion
KC Star in government public relations mode on Kansas education(The Sentinel) – If there was an award for journalistic malpractice, the Kansas City Star would be a leading contender. The most recent example of the Star’s ‘government good /… Read More
Government
Nebraska school choice bill advances with help from both partiesSchool choice in Nebraska cleared a major hurdle this week when Democrats teamed up with Republicans to advance LB 753 in a 31-12 vote in the state Legislature. Sen. Lou… Read More
Government
Gov. Huckabee Sanders signs Arkansas school choice bill into lawArkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders signed the massive educational reform bill she championed on Wednesday. After passing the House with an amendment last week, SB 294 , known as the… Read More
Education, School Choice
Georgia Senate passes bill to create state-funded education savings accounts(The Center Square) — 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
Missouri Legislature
Two school choice bills pass committee, head to Missouri Senate floor(The Heartlander) — Two bills to expand school choice in Missouri passed out of the Senate Committee on Education and Workforce Development on Tuesday. SB 360, sponsored by Sen. Read More