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Speaker packages ‘decency agenda,’ releases video ahead of legislative push
Thursday, February 15th, 2024
via Maryland Matters (Maryland)The decency agenda comprises of five bills that include the Freedom to Read Act sponsored by Del. Dana Jones (D-Anne Arundel).
School Board – General, Book Bans, Parent Involvement
Lawmakers get heat from NJ 101.5 listeners on plan to sexualize kids (Opinion)
Thursday, February 15th, 2024
via New Jersey 101.5 (New Jersey)Although we've had a victory in this battle, the war to stop government overreach and protect parents and kids is far from over.
Book Bans, Parent Involvement
Parental rights in education bill raises concern of nurses’ ability to treat students
Thursday, February 15th, 2024
via Wyoming Tribune Eagle (Wyoming)CHEYENNE — Parental rights in education could be solidified into Wyoming statute, but aspects of the proposed legislation in the Wyoming Senate has raised concern over liability of school nurses
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Free college proposal for dropouts raises questions of fairness
Thursday, February 15th, 2024
via Tampa Bay Times (Florida)A roundup of Florida education news from around the state
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Prescott continues to add more key endorsements in NH-01
Thursday, February 15th, 2024
via Manchester Ink Link (New Hampshire)Today, Russell Prescott, candidate for Congress in the First District of New Hampshire, released another impressive set of endorsements in his race for US Congress.
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‘Heartbreaking’ findings in survey of Nevada LGBTQ+ students
Wednesday, February 14th, 2024
via Reno Gazette Journal (Nevada)Students say they don't feel safe talking with school staff and face discrimination based on their sexual orientation and gender identity.
Book Bans, LGBTQ+, Parent Involvement
Georgia Senate panel OKs latest version of ‘Don’t Say Gay’ restrictions
Wednesday, February 14th, 2024
via Georgia Public Broadcasting (Georgia)A controversial bill dubbed Georgia's version of 'Don't Say Gay' moved forward in a Senate committee Tuesday after three years of work and multiple failures to move.
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California classrooms in the middle of culture wars
Wednesday, February 14th, 2024
via CalMatters (California)A CalMatters panel focuses on the political debate over schools, parents and LGBTQ students. Two legislators disagree.
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Cy-Fair ISD board skirts vote on hiring school chaplains by affirming volunteer policy
Tuesday, February 13th, 2024
via Houston Chronicle (Texas)Cy-Fair ISD trustees voted to affirm their current policy regarding allowing volunteer chaplains Monday, but took no vote regarding employment.
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ACLU Wisconsin: Passage of AB 510 would force LGBTQ+ outings, censor Wisconsin schools
Tuesday, February 13th, 2024
via WisPolitics.com (Wisconsin)FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 13, 2024 CONTACT: David Gwidt, dgwidt@aclu-wi.org MADISON – The ACLU of Wisconsin today condemned the state legislature's passage of Assembly Bill 510, which mandates…
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As social media ban advances, critics ask, What about parental rights?
Tuesday, February 13th, 2024
via Tampa Bay Times (Florida)A roundup of Florida education news from around the state
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Florida lawmakers want to ban social media for minors: ‘Woke’ censorship or safety?
Tuesday, February 13th, 2024
via The Palm Beach Post (Florida)Is Florida's attempt to ban social media for minors under 16 just fuel for ongoing culture wars? Or is it a sincere attempt to protect kids online?
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LGBTQ advocates say Florida social media minor ban would block life-saving resources
Tuesday, February 13th, 2024
via The Palm Beach Post (Florida)As Florida lawmakers try to block minors from social media as a way to help their mental health, LGBTQ advocates say their plan would do the opposite.
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Four candidates to vie for two seats on Carroll school board
Monday, February 12th, 2024
via Capital Gazette (Maryland)Four candidates filed paperwork to run for the two open seats on Carroll County's Board of Education, as of the Friday deadline.
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Pinellas School Board race gets more crowded as partisan lines are drawn
Monday, February 12th, 2024
via Tampa Bay Times (Florida)A fifth candidate is vying to replace longtime board member Carol Cook, and the winner could decide the board's direction.
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School employee unions struggle to meet tougher state rules to survive
Monday, February 12th, 2024
via Tampa Bay Times (Florida)A roundup of Florida education news from around the state
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A Nashville family court judge seat is up for election. Here’s who’s running.
Monday, February 12th, 2024
via Tennessean (Tennessee)The Davidson County 4th Circuit Court handles adoption, parental rights and child support cases, as well as other domestic issues.
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Idaho bill aims to protect teachers who refuse to use students’ preferred pronouns
Sunday, February 11th, 2024
via The Spokesman-Review (Idaho)The bill addresses a 'constitutional issue that has crept into our society where compelled speech becomes something that we have to honor,' Hill, the bill sponsor, told a legislative committee.
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A timeline of Utah school board member Natalie Cline’s controversies
Saturday, February 10th, 2024
via The Salt Lake Tribune (Utah)A timeline of Natalie Cline's comments — from accusing schools of "grooming" kids and inciting violence against a teacher — show what has led up to the most recent uproar with the Utah school board…
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