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A panel of three federal appellate judges has declared a Louisiana law mandating the posting of the Ten Commandments in public school classrooms unconstitutional. The ruling, which is being seen as a significant victory for civil liberties advocates, emphasizes that the law infringes on the separation of church and state, potentially alienating non-Christian students. The law, supported by Republicans including President Donald Trump, was challenged by parents from diverse religious backgrounds who argued it violated the First Amendment. The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a previous decision by U.S. District Judge John deGravelles, who stated that the mandate should not be enforced. Legal experts anticipate that this case may reach the U.S. Supreme Court, testing the boundaries of religion in government.
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The Administration for Children and Families has mandated California to eliminate references to "gender ideology" from its Personal Responsibility Education Program (PREP) within 60 days. This directive follows a review that deemed content discussing gender identity and transgender issues as "egregious." Andrew Gradison, acting assistant secretary, said: "The disturbing gender ideology content in California's PREP materials is both unacceptable and well outside the program's core purpose." The federal agency is also reviewing PREP curricula in other states to ensure compliance. LGBTQ+ advocates criticize this move as harmful to vulnerable communities.
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The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and Students Engaged in Advancing Texas (SEAT) are set to sue Texas over Senate Bill 11, which bans discussions of diversity, gender identity, and sexuality in public schools. Authored by state Sen. Brandon Creighton and signed by Gov. Greg Abbott, the bill prohibits diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in schools. Brian Klosterboer, senior staff attorney at the ACLU of Texas, stated, "S.B. 12 aims to punish kids for being who they are," emphasizing the need for a safe and inclusive educational environment. The law also restricts student organizations and mandates parental notification regarding children's care changes. SEAT's executive director, Cameron Samuels, criticized the law for erasing student identities and creating unsafe school environments. The bill's provisions extend to banning Gender and Sexuality Alliance clubs and limiting discussions on race and diversity.
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Florida
Florida’s $115.1bn budget, passed by the Republican-led Legislature, drew sharp criticism from the Florida Education Association (FEA) for failing to address teacher shortages, low pay, and student mental health. “Lawmakers had meaningful opportunities to strengthen public education, but many of those opportunities were missed,” said FEA President Andrew Spar. The union also opposed expanding “Schools of Hope” charter programs and $4bn for private school vouchers. Lawmakers were accused of redefining school performance metrics to favor privatization at the expense of public education.
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