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Why are there so many bills about gender identity in New Hampshire? Experts weigh in

Tuesday, April 30th, 2024

via Foster's Daily Democrat (New Hampshire)

Republicans in NH support bills regarding transgender girls playing sports and gender identity bathroom bills. Here's a look at why.

Parent Involvement, LGBTQ+

Clash on NJ campus: 13 protesters arrested, university threatens expulsion

Tuesday, April 30th, 2024

via New Jersey 101.5 (New Jersey)

Five undergraduates, six graduate students, one postdoctoral researcher and one person not affiliated with Princeton University entered Clio Hall, home of the university's graduate school and hung…

Parents

New Jersey Parental Rights Advocates Face Setback On Transgender Policy

Tuesday, April 30th, 2024

via New Jersey 101.5 (New Jersey)

NJ parental rights advocates at risk of losing ground in battle over school transgender policies. Election shifts could bring back Policy 5756, letting students choose gender without parental consent.…

School Board – General, Parent Involvement

Ohio bill could ban ‘gender ideology’ curriculum for K-3 students

Tuesday, April 30th, 2024

via Canton Repository (Ohio)

Senators' changes to House Bill 8 bring the bill more in line with Florida's controversial law nicknamed the "Don't Say Gay" law by opponents.

Parents

‘Really traumatic:’ Abortion rights advocates weigh in on Florida’s 6-week abortion ban

Monday, April 29th, 2024

via WPLG (Florida)

A more stringent abortion law in Florida is slated to go into effect on Wednesday, reducing the state's ban from 15 weeks to six weeks. This change is expected to impact thousands seeking abortion…

Parents

North East ISD’s high-stakes election: 5 races, 3 open seats, a divided board

Monday, April 29th, 2024

via Texas Standard (Texas)

The NEISD school board election could tip the balance of control over San Antonio's second largest district.

School Board – General, Parent Involvement

Push to restrict LGBTQ+ rights hits a snag in state legislatures

Monday, April 29th, 2024

via The Washington Post (Montana)

State legislatures have passed few bills targeting gay and transgender Americans this year, raising questions about whether the push to restrict LGBTQ rights is losing momentum.

School Board – General, LGBTQ+, Parent Involvement

Where Howard County school board candidates stand on book ban debates

Monday, April 29th, 2024

via The Baltimore Banner (Maryland)

Howard County's school board has historically resisted campaigns to get certain books off the shelves. Could this election flip the script?

School Board – General, Book Bans, Parent Involvement

Advocates join forces to ban book bans

Sunday, April 28th, 2024

via Quad-City Times (Illinois)

ST. PAUL, Minn. — A movement to ban book bans is gaining steam in Minnesota and several other states, in contrast to the trend playing out in more conservative states

School Board – General, Book Bans, Parent Involvement

Alabama librarians facing threat of arrest over books: ‘We don’t have smut’

Saturday, April 27th, 2024

via al.com (Alabama)

A bill would give librarians seven days to remove material – or potentially face criminal charges and a fine.

Parents

Archibald: Alabama kowtows to censors, moves to criminalize librarians

Saturday, April 27th, 2024

via al.com (Alabama)

The bill – in the bastardized name of liberty and safety for all – would allow librarians to be charged with crimes.

Parent Involvement, Sex Education

Banning the book ban: Minnesota, other Democratic-led states lead pushback on censorship

Saturday, April 27th, 2024

via Fredericksburg.com (Virginia)

As book bans soar to their highest levels in decades, a countertrend is emerging: Lawmakers in several Democratic-leaning states are now pursuing bans on book bans.

School Board – General, Book Bans, Parent Involvement

Indiana voters to pick party candidates in competitive, multimillion dollar primaries

Saturday, April 27th, 2024

via The Associated Press (Indiana)

The results of some primary elections in Indiana could determine the outcome of the general election in a deep red state where Republicans hold a supermajority in both chambers of the state legislature and GOP politicians lead many top offices.

Parents

Maine Republican leaders urge party to regain women’s trust as convention begins

Friday, April 26th, 2024

via Portland Press Herald (Maine)

Assistant Senate Minority Leader Lisa Keim, R-Dixmont, called on the party faithful to change the way they discuss issues with women and nonpolitical voters and avoid insults and vilification -- a…

Parents

Tennessee lawmakers OK bill penalizing adults who help minors receive gender-affirming care

Thursday, April 25th, 2024

via The Washington Post (Maine)

Tennessee's GOP-controlled Statehouse has given their final approval on legislation penalizing adults who help minors receive gender-affirming care without parental consent

Parents

Tennessee lawmakers OK bill criminalizing adults who help minors receive gender-affirming care

Thursday, April 25th, 2024

via The Associated Press (Oklahoma)

Tennessee's GOP-controlled Statehouse has given their final approval on legislation criminalizing adults who help minors receive gender-affirming care without parental consent.

Parents

Florida education department says it will ‘fight’ new federal rules on gender identity

Wednesday, April 24th, 2024

via The Palm Beach Post (Florida)

In a memo, Education Commissioner Manny Diaz, at the direction of Gov. Ron DeSantis, told school districts to hold off on implementing the new rules.

Parents

House Speaker Johnson visits Columbia University amid protests

Wednesday, April 24th, 2024

via The Washington Post (New York)

Johnson's visit marks the first time the top representative in the House is visiting a colleague campus amid ongoing protests that have at times burst into violent attacks between pro-Palestinian and Jewish students

Parents

Bedford school board sues parent for $600K over ‘obscene’ language

Wednesday, April 24th, 2024

via NewsAdvance.com (Virginia)

The Bedford County School Board recently filed a lawsuit against a Staunton River High School parent, claiming abusive language and harassment that cost the division in resources. The Moneta resident in a motion to dismiss argues the school division has not met legal obligations in child's individualized educational program.

Parents