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
Public Education
Texas Rep. Brian Harrison files bill to defund state school board association(Daily Caller) – Republican Texas Rep. Brian Harrison filed HB 3559 Monday to prevent taxpayer dollars intended for school districts from being used to fund nonprofit organizations and associations… 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
Government
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
Arkansas committee approves LEARNS bill(The Center Square) – The Arkansas House Education Committee gave a “do pass” recommendation to a sweeping omnibus bill that would raise starting teacher salaries and provide “Educational… Read More
Government
Georgia Senate committee advances education savings accounts bill(The Center Square) – The Senate Education Committee voted to advance legislation creating state-funded education savings accounts.The committee voted 6-5 Tuesday afternoon in favor of Senate Bill 233,… Read More
Government
Nebraska bills seek to give families more educational optionsNebraska students whose open enrollment application is denied would get another option under a new bill, which is one of many school choice measures under consideration in the state… Read More
Government
Oklahoma is set to debut a first-of-its-kind school choice program(Daily Caller) – While conventional school choice programs typically involve vouchers administered by the state, Oklahoma is set to create a tax credit-based initiative to fund education outside the… Read More
Government
Wyoming House Speaker fails parents on school choice and parents’ rights, critics sayThe Republican House Speaker in Wyoming is facing charges from his own party that he sold out parental rights and school choice in favor of the state’s teachers’ union. Read More