Government
Texas attorney general says school choice is constitutional despite anti-religious oppositionTexas officials are paving the road for school choice in the state, legally and legislatively.Gov. Greg Abbott has been holding school choice and parent empowerment rallies across… Read More
Government
Universal school choice bill passes Florida Senate, heads to Gov. DeSantisFlorida is on the brink of becoming the fourth state this year to pass a universal school choice bill, joining Utah, Iowa and Arkansas.The state Senate voted 26-12… Read More
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Georgia moves closer to school choice scholarships to help students in lowest performing schoolsA Georgia state House committee okayed a bill on Tuesday that will give students in low-performing schools up to $6,500 to attend the school of their choice.“This will… Read More
Culture, Government
Georgia legislator: Parents can’t decide on education because they did ‘not finish high school’A Democratic legislator in Georgia is taking heat for opposing school choice because some parents in the state “did not finish high school.”“I see parents being able to… Read More
Government
Universal school choice two steps away in Florida(The Center Square) – All Florida K-12 students' opportunity for $8,000 education savings accounts is two steps away from becoming law.House Bill 1 next goes to the Republican-majority Senate. Read More
Government
Theis, other Michigan lawmakers oppose online charter school budget cuts(The Center Square) – Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s proposed 20% cut for online public charter schools has prompted pushback from the school administrators and another member of a growing list… Read More
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Missouri senate’s handling of open enrollment bill highlights legislature’s return(The Center Square) – When the Missouri legislature returns from its spring break on Monday, many will be watching a bill changing regulations for public school enrollment.House Bill… Read More
Government
Florida House passes sweeping education savings account expansion bill(The Center Square) — The Florida House of Representatives passed a significant expansion of the state's education savings account program Friday.House Bill 1, authored by Kaylee Tuck, R-Lake… Read More
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Michigan voters oppose slashing online, charter school funding(The Center Square) – New polling data shows overwhelming public support for school choice and online charter schools among Michigan parents and voters.The National Coalition for Public School… Read More
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‘Backpack Bill,’ universal school choice, returns to Ohio General Assembly(The Center Square) – A plan to allow state education dollars to be used by every Ohio parent to pay for private school or other education expenses is back… Read More
Government
Part-time enrollment in Florida could give families even more options for educationFlorida students could soon benefit from the option to attend a blend of classes in public schools, homeschools and specialized schools as a part of their weekly schedule.Called… Read More
Christian Schools, Government
Why chipping away at the Blaine Amendments is important for school choiceWith 29 states currently considering school choice legislation, the education freedom movement seems unstoppable. But the legacy of a 19th century congressman hasn't made it easy.The “Blaine Amendments”… Read More
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Nebraska school choice bill advances with help from both partiesSchool choice in Nebraska cleared a major hurdle this week when Democrats teamed up with Republicans to advance LB 753 in a 31-12 vote in the state Legislature.Sen. Read More
Government
Gov. Huckabee Sanders signs Arkansas school choice bill into lawArkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders signed the massive educational reform bill she championed on Wednesday. After passing the House with an amendment last week, SB 294, known as the LEARNS… Read More
Government
West Virginia governor signs new open enrollment policy into lawGov. Jim Justice signed a bill on Saturday to allow open enrollment in West Virginia’s public schools.HB 2596 enables students to leave a public school that doesn’t meet… Read More
Government
Growth in charter school enrollment fuels legislation in North Carolina(The Center Square) – The North Carolina House Education Committee will review legislation on Tuesday to allow the state’s public charter schools to launch remote charter academies online.The… Read More
Government
South Carolina voters could decide on state funds for religious schools(The Center Square) – The South Carolina House passed a measure allowing voters to decide whether to lift a provision that bars state tax dollars from benefiting religious or… Read More
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Florida lawmakers to tackle school choice expansion in new session(The Center Square) – Florida’s Legislature will be serving up a smorgasbord of issues during the upcoming 60-day regular session that begins on Tuesday.Gov. Ron DeSantis has said… Read More
Government
South Carolina House approves resolution to repeal Blaine Amendment, which would smooth the road for school choiceSouth Carolina’s House of Representatives voted in favor of a measure to repeal the state’s Blaine Amendment, which prohibits state funds from benefitting religious or private educational institutions.The… Read More
Government
Gov. Huckabee Sanders expected to sign Arkansas universal school choice bill early next weekThe bold educational reform bill heralded by Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders will head to her desk early next week after House approval on Thursday.After passing the senate… Read More