Government
‘Under siege’: Washington governor signs bill limiting parents’ rights in schools(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Democratic Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson signed a bill Tuesday eroding a citizen-backed initiative that had protected parents’ rights. House Bill 1296 made heavy… Read More
Health
Florida Gov. DeSantis signs bill banning fluoride in water(The Heartlander) — Another state has banned fluoride from public water. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the legislation on Thursday, making Florida the second state after … Read More
Government
Nevada governor threatens education budget veto over school choiceGov. Joe Lombardo of Nevada is threatening to veto the state’s education budget unless the Legislature agrees to expand school choice. Lombardo, a Republican, has insisted the Democrat-controlled… Read More
Christian Schools
More than 33,000 apply for 20,000 school choice scholarships in TN(The Center Square) — More than 33,000 Tennessee families applied for the first-ever Education Freedom Scholarships on Thursday, Gov. Bill Lee said. The Tennessee General Assembly approved 20,000… Read More
Government
Senate panel hearing spotlights charter schools for special-needs kids(The Daily Signal) – Sen. Bill Cassidy on Thursday urged parents and school choice advocates to continue efforts to promote the educational benefits of charter schools, with an emphasis on… Read More
Public Education
Applications open Thursday for TN school choice program(The Center Square) – Families can begin applying for 20,000 school choice scholarships on Thursday. The Tennessee General Assembly approved the $7,295 Education Freedom scholarships in a January… Read More
Government
New Tennessee law expands protections for employees, parents in school pronoun disputesIn a win for free speech and parents’ rights, Tennessee added more protections for educators and public employees who refuse to use preferred pronouns and opened the door for… Read More
Government
Texas Dems eye lawsuit over school choice, GOP welcomes fightTexas Democrats are considering a lawsuit to stop the state’s recently passed school choice program, CBS Texas reports, but Republicans are “glad they’re doing it.”… Read More
Government
School choice to get $50M boost in Missouri budget awaiting governor’s signatureThe Missouri Legislature approved a $53 billion budget plan on Friday that includes the governor’s $50 million proposal for the state’s school choice program. It will mark the… Read More
Government
New Hampshire, Indiana embrace universal school choice, bringing number of states to 17Lawmakers in New Hampshire and Indiana have advanced universal school choice, making them the latest states to embrace educational freedom. The New Hampshire House passed… Read More