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Virginia governor signs 64 bills into law, vetoes 8 others as legislative session winds down
Saturday, March 9th, 2024
via The Associated PressVirginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin has taken final action on 84 pieces of legislation. He signed 64 bills into law and vetoed eight others Friday.
Parents
California school district changes gender-identity policy after being sued by state
Friday, March 8th, 2024
via The Associated PressA school district in Southern California has approved changes to a policy that required school staff to notify parents if their child asks to change pronouns at school.
School Board – General
Government funding bill advances as Senate works to beat midnight shutdown deadline
Friday, March 8th, 2024
via The Associated PressThe Senate is looking to approve a $460 billion package of spending bills in time to meet a midnight deadline for avoiding a shutdown of many key federal agencies.
School Board – General
Pr. William school board chair launches bid for lieutenant governor
Friday, March 8th, 2024
via The Washington PostThe Democrat and leader in the University of Virginia Health System is the first candidate from either major party to enter the 2025 race.
School Board – General
Florida public schools could make use of chaplains under bill going to DeSantis
Friday, March 8th, 2024
via The Associated PressFlorida school districts could opt to allow volunteer chaplains in schools under a bill the Legislature sent to Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis.
School Board – General
Concealed guns could be coming soon to Wyoming schools, meetings
Friday, March 8th, 2024
via The Associated PressA bill that would allow concealed carry of firearms in schools and government meetings heads to Wyoming's governor after clearing the state Legislature.
School Safety
San Francisco, the liberal beacon, embraces conservative ballot measures
Thursday, March 7th, 2024
via The Washington PostThe results reinforced a recent trend of more moderation in city elections, as voters expressed alarm over the crises unfolding daily on city streets
School Board – General
Catholic student sues Fairfax school board over transgender protections
Thursday, March 7th, 2024
via The Washington PostA lawsuit alleges that Fairfax County Public Schools' transgender student policy is 'fundamentally at odds' with a student's religious beliefs as a Catholic.
School Board – General, Parent Involvement
Mike Johnson is defending his decisions on funding. The hard right isn’t thrilled.
Thursday, March 7th, 2024
via The Washington Post'In the last week, I've noticed a little more pep in his talk and his direction,' one lawmaker said.
Racism
Judge sets aside verdict against former Loudoun schools chief
Thursday, March 7th, 2024
via The Washington PostLoudoun County Chief Circuit Court Judge Douglas L. Fleming Jr. wrote in an opinion that the jury in the misdemeanor case had been incorrectly instructed on elements necessary for a conviction.
School Board – General
North Carolina schools chief loses primary to home-schooling parent critical of ‘radical agendas’
Wednesday, March 6th, 2024
via The Associated PressNorth Carolina's public schools superintendent and some state legislators won't be returning to their positions in 2025 after primary defeats.
School Board – General
No video voyeurism charge for ousted Florida GOP chair, previously cleared in rape case
Wednesday, March 6th, 2024
via The Associated PressProsecutors say the ousted former chair of the Republican Party of Florida will not face a video voyeurism charge for recording a sexual encounter with a woman who accused him of rape, a case in which he was also not charged.
Parents
House tees up vote to keep money flowing to several key federal agencies
Wednesday, March 6th, 2024
via The Associated PressThe House is expected to vote to keep money flowing to scores of federal agencies before a midnight Friday shutdown deadline.
School Board – General
Kentucky Senate passes bill to allow local districts to hire armed ‘guardians’ in schools
Wednesday, March 6th, 2024
via The Associated PressThe Kentucky Senate has passed a bill meant to bolster school safety by allowing school districts to hire retired law officers or military veterans to work as armed guardians.
School Board – General, School Safety
Georgia House advances budget with pay raises for teachers and state workers
Tuesday, March 5th, 2024
via The Associated PressPay raises for Georgia public school teachers and state employees are a step closer to being enacted.
School Safety
Analysis: Kevin Love, DeMar DeRozan still have plenty to say about mental health
Tuesday, March 5th, 2024
via The Associated PressDeMar DeRozan and Kevin Love still have things to say. It's been six years since they went public with their own challenges regarding mental health.
Social Emotional Learning
Attorney General Josh Stein, Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson will run against each other for NC governor
Tuesday, March 5th, 2024
via The Washington PostThe Democratic attorney general and the Republican lieutenant governor won North Carolina's primaries for governor, setting the stage for what will be an expensive and high-stakes November contest in a state that the two parties see as a pivotal battleground in 2024
Sex Education
A warning about colleges focusing too much on diversity … from 1993
Monday, March 4th, 2024
via The Washington PostAn essay from three decades ago warns Americans of the same things that we're being warned about today.
Racism
Gun control advocates urge Utah governor to veto bill funding firearms training for teachers
Monday, March 4th, 2024
via The Associated PressGun violence prevention advocates are calling on Utah Gov. Spencer Cox to veto legislation that they say could place children in harm's way by training more teachers to carry firearms on campus.
School Safety