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Utah has enacted a law requiring students in grades 3-12 to study specific Bible passages and stories that influenced American political thought, starting in the 2028-29 school year. Governor Spencer Cox stated: “It’s about understanding history and the things that influence people,” emphasizing the educational intent behind the law. This move aligns Utah with other states that have integrated Christian teachings into K-12 education, although it is distinct in being codified into law. Critics, including the Freedom From Religion Foundation, argue that this approach risks blurring the line between education and religious endorsement. Mark Chancey, a professor at Southern Methodist University, noted that the law reflects a growing trend influenced by Christian nationalism within the Republican Party. The operationalization of this mandate remains to be seen, as state board members have yet to determine which specific Bible passages will be included in the curriculum.
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A California federal judge rejected the Trump administration’s bid to pause a 2022 state law restricting oil and gas drilling near schools, hospitals, and homes. U.S. District Judge Dena Coggins ruled the measure was a “reasonable environmental regulation” and found the administration had not shown likely “irreparable harm” if it remained in effect. Supporters said the decision preserves health protections for communities near wells, including millions of low-income Californians living close to active sites, while the broader fight over drilling continues as the administration advances oil projects elsewhere in California, including along the Santa Barbara coast.
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A Florida-based virtual school, NFC Academy, has become the first out-of-state institution approved for Texas' private school voucher program, despite laws intended to prevent such participation. The Texas Comptroller's office approved the academy on March 13, allowing it to receive taxpayer funds from the state's $1bn program. Dee Carney, director of the Texas Center for Voucher Transparency, raised concerns, asking: “Who's benefiting: private entities or the Texas public?” The academy applied as a vendor rather than a traditional school, which may exploit a loophole in the law. While NFC Academy is registered to do business in Texas, it remains unclear if it meets all requirements, including having a physical office with Texas employees. Rick Fielding, the academy's director, said: “We have neither requested nor received special consideration.” The approval raises questions about the legislative intent behind the voucher program, which aims to keep funds within Texas.
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The U.S. Supreme Court appears poised to reject President Donald Trump’s executive order restricting birthright citizenship, with both conservative and liberal justices expressing skepticism about its consistency with the Constitution and longstanding legal precedent. During oral arguments on Wednesday in Trump v. Barbara, justices questioned the legal and practical basis of denying citizenship to children born in the U.S. to parents who are undocumented or temporarily present, with Chief Justice John Roberts and others suggesting the administration’s arguments stretched narrow exceptions too broadly. While Justice Clarence Thomas showed some openness to Trump’s position, other conservative justices, including Neil Gorsuch and Brett Kavanaugh, also raised doubts, indicating the policy could be struck down either on constitutional grounds or under existing federal law. The case carries significant implications for schools and immigrant families, as limiting birthright citizenship could leave more U.S.-born children without legal status, potentially discouraging school enrollment despite legal protections guaranteeing access to public education.
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