Legislation updates financial assistance programs and regulates research degrees in Missouri

New Jersey statute requires a bell‑to‑bell ban on student personal internet‑enabled devices. The district presented regulations proposing locker storage for grades 6–8 and clear locked pouches for grades 9–12; board members raised logistical and disciplinary concerns, including open‑campus impacts and whether out‑of‑school suspension should be used.

A Little Rock day care, Hope Academy, was shut down after a child died in a hot car. The owner, Hope Jones, pleaded not guilty to second-degree murder and the Arkansas Department of Education suspended the center's license as police continue their investigation.

Legislation mandates compliance requirements for nonpublic religious postsecondary institutions in Florida.

Florida allows religious colleges to operate without governmental oversight under specific conditions.

Legislators discuss safety issues surrounding homeschooling amid community concerns following Waterbury tragedy.

Concerns arise about authority potentially harming families without legal justification.

Connecticut superintendents urge regulations to ensure the safety and education of homeschooled children.

Homeschool representatives caution Connecticut legislators against misleading statistics and urge regulation.

Homeschoolers in Connecticut call for reduced regulations and emphasize positive educational outcomes.

Lawmakers explore balance between homeschooling rights and child safety amid public concerns.

Connecticut officials seek balance in homeschooling laws to protect children from abuse.

Senators explore legislative options to enhance child protection in homeschooling policies.

Homeschooling supporters urge increased regulations to protect children's educational safety during hearings.

Senate passes SB760 to regulate non-degree granting institutions by July 2025.

Senate Finance Committee adopts committee substitute for HB 57 regulating cell phone use.

Illinois mandates immunization proof for homeschoolers seeking public school enrollment or activities.

Public schools will implement new rules on using restraint techniques amidst imminent danger.

The Senate Education Committee on March 25 recommended Andrea Marisotis Snow, chief legal and government affairs officer at Pima Medical Institute, to the State Board for Private Postsecondary Education, citing her regulatory and legal experience; committee voted 6–0 to recommend confirmation.

Lawmakers debate parental rights and abortion education regulations impacting Utah schools.