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Parent’s rights: Montana drag show bill fails while ‘identity instruction’ bill lives on

Friday, March 7th, 2025

via Missoulian (Montana)

One passed would give parents more influence over classroom curriculum related to gender identity, while another to allow people to sue drag show hosts and performers failed.

Parents

Commentary: Florida wants even more control over what our children read

Friday, March 7th, 2025

via Orlando Sentinel (Florida)

The Legislature should strike down a bill that would let the Florida Department of Education withhold funding from districts that don't comply with its self-imposed school-book censorship.

Parents

Senate bill erodes teacher-student trust

Friday, March 7th, 2025

via WV MetroNews (West Virginia)

Trust is an integral aspect of education. Parents trust that the school has their children's best interest at heart. Students trust that what teachers are telling them is factual and critical for…

School Board – General, Parent Involvement

Why Republicans Want to Dismantle the Education Department

Thursday, March 6th, 2025

via The New York Times (New York)

President Trump's fixation reinvigorated the debate over the role of the federal government in education, and created a powerful point of unity between the factions of his party.

Parents

SD committee OKs removing defenses for librarians charged with sharing harmful materials

Thursday, March 6th, 2025

via Argus Leader (South Dakota)

HB 1239 removes defenses for employees at schools, colleges, museums and public libraries charged with disseminating material harmful to minors.

Parents

Why Oakland County mom accused of abandoning 3 kids for years is back in court tomorrow

Thursday, March 6th, 2025

via WDIV (Michigan)

An Oakland County mother accused of abandoning her three children for years inside a filthy home will be back in court Friday.

Parents

Should Florida school cellphone bans include lunchtime?

Thursday, March 6th, 2025

via Tampa Bay Times (Florida)

A roundup of Florida education news from around the state

School Board – General, Parent Involvement

A far-right campaign seeks statehouse support to overturn gay marriage

Thursday, March 6th, 2025

via The Washington Post (Texas)

The MassResistance effort has little chance of succeeding, but legal experts say it shows how conservatives are emboldened by the Trump administration.

Parents

Texas may change how schools select library books. Critics say it could lead to more bans.

Wednesday, March 5th, 2025

via The Texas Tribune (Texas)

Senate Bill 13 would create school library advisory councils largely made up of parents. It would give school boards, rather than librarians, the final say over new books.

School Board – General, Parent Involvement, Book Bans

Illinois bill aims to add more oversight of homeschooling

Wednesday, March 5th, 2025

via Quad-City Times (Illinois)

A new Illinois bill aims to add some oversight of families who homeschool their children, a response to concerns that the state does little to ensure these students receive an education and are protected from harm.

Parents

Trump mentioned Florida parent January Littlejohn in his speech. Here’s what to know.

Wednesday, March 5th, 2025

via Tampa Bay Times (Florida)

PolitiFact | In 2021, January Littlejohn and her husband sued the Leon County school district alleging officials had concealed information regarding their child's gender identity.

Parents

MT bills to bolster parents’ rights, limit gender identity lessons in schools gain support

Wednesday, March 5th, 2025

via Missoulian (Montana)

Both Senate Bill 299 and House Bill 471 would require schools to obtain parental consent before providing students with curriculum involving gender identity or sexual orientation.

Parents

Governor Ron DeSantis’ Delivers State of State Address.

Tuesday, March 4th, 2025

via Florida Daily (Florida)

Earlier today, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis delivered the 2025 State of the State address to the joint legislative session from the Florida House of Representatives chamber in Tallahassee. Watch the…

Parents

BVSD opposes state digital materials bill

Tuesday, March 4th, 2025

via Daily Camera (Colorado)

The Boulder Valley School District is staying neutral on state education bills proposed this legislative session to focus on proposed cuts to the state's expected K-12 budget allocation, with…

School Board – General, Parent Involvement

Academic progress in D.C. Public Schools remains sluggish after pandemic, report shows

Tuesday, March 4th, 2025

via The Washington Times (District of Columbia)

Students enrolled in the D.C. Public Schools made modest testing gains last year but continued to perform at below-average levels.

Parents

Illinois bill aims to add more oversight of home schooling

Tuesday, March 4th, 2025

via Daily Herald (Illinois)

A new Illinois bill aims to add some oversight of families who home-school their children, a response to concerns that the state does little to ensure these students receive an education and are…

Parents

Lawmakers consider ‘Freedom to Read’ bill as latest attempt to limit book bans in Oregon schools

Monday, March 3rd, 2025

via Oregon Public Broadcasting (Oregon)

Proponents point to historic highs in book ban attempts, largely targeting people of color, women and LGBTQ+ communities. Opponents argue it should be up to the parents.

School Board – General, Book Bans, Parent Involvement

Texas senators consider ‘parental rights’ bills to end DEI in schools

Monday, March 3rd, 2025

via High Plains Public Radio (Texas)

Bills before a Senate education committee would eliminate Diversity, Equity and Inclusion programs in public K-12 schools and establish a procedure to file grievances against districts that violate…

Parent Involvement, Sex Education

Waterloo school board members speak on new federal DEI mandates

Monday, March 3rd, 2025

via Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier (Iowa)

With a deadline to scrap DEI initiatives approaching, Waterloo school board members are publicly speaking on federal directives.

School Board – General, Book Bans, Parent Involvement, Sex Education