The Latest Breaking News from Senate Education Committee

Legislation to address school employee misconduct moves to the Kentucky Senate

Legislation seeking to prevent school employee misconduct involving students is nearing final passage. It emerged from the Senate Education Committee on Thursday.

WEKU · Mar 22, 2024

California bill would require free condoms at public high schools. Here’s where it stands

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Contraceptive access throughout California high schools was on the docket for Wednesday’s Senate Education Committee meeting, where people in support and opposition took the stand.

Tribune News Service · Mar 30, 2023

Many rural Idaho counties don’t have private schools. What vouchers would mean for them

BOISE, Idaho — Challis, the seat and largest city in Custer County, is home to about 1,000 people, two public schools and no private schools. If a Challis resident wanted to attend a private school, the closest option is in Sun Valley — 119 miles away.

Tribune News Service · Mar 29, 2023

Missouri Senate Education Committee passes “Parent’s Bill of Rights”

The Missouri Senate Education Committee passed a bill outlining parental rights with regard to the education of minors by state-funded schools on April 26 by a 5-4 vote. House Bill 1858, also known as the “Parent’s Bill of Rights,” passed the House by an 85-59 vote on April 19. Before…

Ballotpedia · Apr 29, 2022

Following DeSantis’ lead, Florida lawmakers take aim at race discussions

TALLAHASSEE — The Republican majority on the Senate Education Committee on Tuesday advanced a measure that attempts to tackle one of Gov. Ron DeSantis’ top legislative priorities: barring the influence of critical race theory in schools and businesses across Florida.

Miami Herald · Jan 19, 2022