Rauner signs 2nd Vision 20/20 bill
Illinois has a new law that some educators in professional organizations hope will improve diversity and narrow the achievement gaps.
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Rauner signs part of budget: the part for schools
Gov Rauner (IL) signed approved funding for an increase in the general state aid to schools and a new proration rate of 92%.
Texas decriminalizes unexcused absences
Starting in Sept, truancy will no longer leave students with a criminal record in Texas, but fines will still have to be paid as a civil matter.
Dropout age going up to 18 in Md.
The dropout age in Md., 16 since 1902, is going up next year to 17 and then to 18. What effect will it have on the small number of dropouts?
Lauryn’s Law will train counselors about suicide
Gov Larry Hogan signed Lauryn's Law, requiring counselors in Md. schools to receive training in mental health & suicide prevention. The state joins 22 others.
IL Supreme Court strikes down pension reform
The IL state constitution prohibits a reduction of retirement benefits (pensions) that the state promised retirees when they were first hired.
Md. General Assembly adjourns sine die
The Md. General Assembly has completed its business in the first legislative session in Larry Hogan's first term as governor. A few bills deal with education.
Feeding students in Md. schools
Federal guidelines for free lunches changed a few years back, but not all schools are participating in the program. A bill in Md. could change that.
Religious freedom bumps into gay rights in Ind.
A new Indiana law worries education support businesses that call Indianapolis home, including the NCAA. What about Bands of America?
IL bill would make PE requirement a local decision
A proposed law in IL would remove the state's requirement that HS students take 4 years of PE and let local boards decide.