Education legislation
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How a state education bill usually becomes law
- Bill introduced
- Committee hearing
- Floor votes
- Governor acts
- Districts implement
How each step works
- Bill introduced. A legislator files the bill, often after input from educators, families or advocates.
- Committee hearing. An education committee holds a hearing, may amend the bill and votes on it.
- Floor votes. Both chambers of the legislature (Nebraska has one) must pass the same version.
- Governor acts. The governor signs or vetoes it; a veto can sometimes be overridden.
- Districts implement. The state issues guidance and districts change policies to comply.
Typical steps. Rules and timing vary by state and district.
Stories per week
Rising| Week of | Stories | Share of all coverage |
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| Sep 7 | 11 | 7% |
| Sep 14 | 1 | 9% |
| Sep 21 | 19 | 12% |
| Sep 28 | 13 | 9% |
| Oct 5 | 4 | 7% |
| Oct 12 | 30 | 6% |
| Oct 19 | 98 | 10% |
| Oct 26 (so far) | 18 | 9% |
Latest education legislation stories
Federal school choice program will help families pay for school uniforms, including at public schools
Pequot Lakes School District voters to decide on operating levy
Proposition NN asks voters to change TABOR for more K-12 funding
Opinion: School funding reform must put New Hampshire students first
Concord MonitorBy Contributing WriterOpinion: An op-ed, editorial, column or letter: the writer's view, not news reporting.Lawsuit filed: A lawsuit has been filed and not yet decided.
What if More Taxes “For the Kids” Leads to Fewer Kids in Our Schools?
Independence InstituteBy Matt KnoedlerOpinion: An op-ed, editorial, column or letter: the writer's view, not news reporting.
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Virginia lawmakers take step toward revamping school funding formula
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Pennsylvania Gov. Shapiro signs school cell phone ban into law
Phones Away!
Hicksville school board optimistic about scholarship program offering benefits for students, tax breaks for donors
Books Removed From School Shelves In Jefferson County To Comply With Age-Appropriate Materials Act
Orono could benefit from passage of school funding ballot question
Advocate: District 186 should get on board the federal education tax credit
Capitol City NowBy Dave DahlOpinion: An op-ed, editorial, column or letter: the writer's view, not news reporting.
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JEFF MORRISON: Enrollment-calculation trapdoor will squeeze Iowa’s public schools
Indianola Independent AdvocateBy JEFF MORRISONOpinion: An op-ed, editorial, column or letter: the writer's view, not news reporting.
Opinion by former BASD superintendent: Why Gov. Shapiro must say no to federal vouchers
The Morning CallBy Jack P SilvaOpinion: An op-ed, editorial, column or letter: the writer's view, not news reporting.
Voters to decide constitutional amendment on school funds, district levy proposals
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James Michael Judge: Voters should be wary of tax cap ballot question
New Hampshire Union LeaderOpinion: An op-ed, editorial, column or letter: the writer's view, not news reporting.
Jamie Allard: Alaska schools need accountability, and parents deserve a voice
Alaska StoryBy Senior ContributorOpinion: An op-ed, editorial, column or letter: the writer's view, not news reporting.
Public and private school teachers should benefit from bonus bill, Grand Forks Catholic schools leader says
Jeremy Olson Column: Constitutional amendment could increase school funding
Bemidji PioneerBy Jeremy Olson and Bemidji Area SchoolsOpinion: An op-ed, editorial, column or letter: the writer's view, not news reporting.
New Indiana law transforming school board races across the state
Indiana will see impact of partisan school board elections Nov. 3
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A Brand New Window: The Future Of Technology In LAUSD Classroom Settings
Tennessee’s Education Policy Must Keep Pace with Changing Needs
The Rogersville ReviewBy JC BOWMAN ColumnistOpinion: An op-ed, editorial, column or letter: the writer's view, not news reporting.
Judge strikes down part of Indiana law closing Union Schools
Indiana Public RadioDecision made: A board, court or agency has voted or ruled.
Zero net tax impact if voters approve school district’s operating referendum
Washington doctors warn against ballot measure’s invasive sex checks for girls who want to play school sports
Marysville High forced to change its longtime Indian mascot by state law
State chiefs, you can’t sit this one out
The Thomas B. Fordham InstituteOpinion: An op-ed, editorial, column or letter: the writer's view, not news reporting.
“What party are you?” State law transforms the Goshen school board race
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Vermont’s school merger committees are already meeting. Is yours?
Increased funding tops list of legislative priorities for Grand Forks School District
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LABRIE: When the State Pays More, Taxpayers Pay More
NH JournalBy Brian LabrieOpinion: An op-ed, editorial, column or letter: the writer's view, not news reporting.
Baltimore City teachers union, school board reach new 2-year contract with pay raises
NH Attorney General's Office: Officials Can Comment On Tax Cap Question But Cannot Use Public Resources
After $1.8 million error, Sacramento City Unified keeps full arts funding
Tiffany announces parental ‘Bill of Rights’ to ban transgender sports, pronoun changes
‘Smartphones are hijacking our kids.’ Gov. Sherrill highlights school cellphone ban
School referendums crowd November ballots amid property tax changes
Northeastern Pennsylvania schools react to student cellphone ban
Scranton Times-TribuneBy Christopher DoyleDecision made: A board, court or agency has voted or ruled.
Anti-Trans Ballot Proponent Calls for Mandatory Genetic Testing for All Student Athletes
Lawmakers propose $11M fix to restore school sports and activities funding
COLUMN: What the Permanent School Fund Amendment could mean for Bloomington
hometownsource.comBy Tom Bennett Guest ColumnistOpinion: An op-ed, editorial, column or letter: the writer's view, not news reporting.
Should Michigan look toward Mississippi to improve K-12 literacy?
One School, One Law: Union’s Fight for Its Life Goes Back to Court Friday
Mercer County OutlookLawsuit filed: A lawsuit has been filed and not yet decided.
