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Feds investigating Maine for allegedly hiding students’ transgender identity from parents
Friday, March 28th, 2025
via Bangor Daily News (Maine)Education Secretary Linda McMahon called those school district policies "illegal and immoral."
Parents
Democrats in WA Legislature shift approach to parental and students’ rights bills
Friday, March 28th, 2025
via The Columbian (Washington)A tense debate over the rights of public school students and their parents took another twist in the Washington Legislature on Thursday.
Parents
Here’s why Florida’s book challenge law keeps changing every year
Friday, March 28th, 2025
via Tampa Bay Times (Florida)The statute on removing library books has doubled in length since 2017, with more changes likely this year.
School Board – General, Book Bans, Parent Involvement
CCSD school board member urges public library to move sex education book to restricted area
Thursday, March 27th, 2025
via The Post and Courier (South Carolina)Michele Leber asked public library and city council members to restrict access to a health literacy book, arguing it violates state laws, is inappropriate.
School Board – General, Book Bans, Parent Involvement, Sex Education
Trump Admin. Launches Investigation into CA Dept. of Education for Alleged FERPA Violations
Thursday, March 27th, 2025
via California Globe (California)The Trump Administration Department of Education announced Thursday they are investigating the California Department of Education over the odious new law that prohibits school districts from notifying…
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Trump administration investigates California Department of Education over transgender law
Thursday, March 27th, 2025
via The Mercury News (California)The investigation is the latest crackdown on transgender protections by the Trump administration. Since he stepped into office in January, President Donald Trump has passed a slew of anti-transgend…
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Fairhope library considering review of 35 books flagged by Alabama officials as ‘sexually explicit’
Thursday, March 27th, 2025
via al.com (Alabama)The Fairhope Public Library Board will decide whether to review books deemed "sexually explicit" by the Alabama Public Library Service, a move that could impact state funding and inter-library…
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Area rep’s bill would require parental consent for youth mental health treatment
Thursday, March 27th, 2025
via Dayton Daily News (Ohio)A Troy Republican has introduced an Ohio House bill that he says would repeal a carve-out in Ohio law that allows Ohioans aged 14 to 18 to receive mental health treatment without their parents' consent.
Parents
Trump Challenges California on Transgender Parental Notification
Thursday, March 27th, 2025
via The New York Times (California)The Trump administration will investigate whether a new California law banning parental notification requirements in schools violates federal policy.
Parents
Trump administration investigating CA over ban against outing trans students
Thursday, March 27th, 2025
via The Sacramento Bee (California)A state law banning teachers from outing students is 'immoral' and 'potentially' contradicts federal law, Secretary of Education Linda McMahon said.
Parents
Will Florida teens be replacement workers for deported immigrants? What to know about child labor bill
Thursday, March 27th, 2025
via The Florida Times-Union (Florida)A year after Florida approved a bill to loosen child labor laws, another one is advancing through the state Senate. Here's what to know about SB 918
Parents
Alabama halted a library’s funding. Supporters raised the cash in days.
Wednesday, March 26th, 2025
via The Washington Post (Alabama)When a state board voted to pause payments while it determined whether a handful of books were in age-appropriate sections, the community came to the rescue.
Parent Involvement, Sex Education
Education in BCSD Town Hall set for March 29 in Goose Creek
Wednesday, March 26th, 2025
via The Post and Courier (South Carolina)Parents, educators and community members are invited to attend the Education in BCSD Town Hall meeting from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, March 29, at the Goose Creek Recreation Center, 519A
Parents
House zeroes out Little’s workforce training plan
Wednesday, March 26th, 2025
via Lewiston Tribune (Idaho)On a narrow 33-37 vote, the House killed House Bill 443, a State Board of Education budget bill that included $5 million for workforce training grants. JFAC was attempting to find a middle ground between lawmakers who wanted full funding, and lawmakers who opposed the program, said Rep. James Petzke, R-Meridian, the bill's floor sponsor. Only one lawmaker, Rep. Clint Hostetler, R-Twin Falls, rose to argue against the bill, pointing out that the $5.3 million State Board 'enhancement' budget constituted a 9.5% spending increase.
School Board – General, Parent Involvement, Sex Education
House passes resolution creating ‘Traditional Family Values Month’
Wednesday, March 26th, 2025
via Lewiston Tribune (Idaho)Similar measure passed the Senate in Feb.
Parents
Tennessee U.S. Rep. Andy Ogles Introduces Bill to Codify President Trump’s Dismantling of the Education Department into Law
Wednesday, March 26th, 2025
via Tennessee Star (Tennessee)Rep. Andy Ogles introduced a bill that would codify President Trump's executive order closing the U.S. Department of Education into law.
Parents
Iowa law banning school library books that depict sex acts on hold again after new ruling
Wednesday, March 26th, 2025
via Quad-City Times (Iowa)The new decision from U.S. District Judge Stephen Locher once again temporarily blocks a part of the law that bars school libraries from carrying books that depict sex acts.
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Florida legislation would relax restrictions on the working hours of teenagers
Wednesday, March 26th, 2025
via The Associated Press (Florida)A bill that would relax restrictions on working hours for Florida teenagers is moving through the state Legislature amid an ongoing crackdown on illegal immigration.
Parents
Florida teens may soon need parental consent for contraception, STI testing under new bill
Tuesday, March 25th, 2025
via The Palm Beach Post (Florida)A bill that requires parental consent for contraception, treatment for sexually transmitted infections for minors was OK'd by a Senate panel Tuesday.
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