he U.S. Department of Education (ED) and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) sent a joint letter to all state Attorneys General reaffirming the Trump Administration’s commitment to protecting parental rights.

During the public hearing on Education Outside the Box, opponents argued the petition’s growth goals could transfer roughly $15 million a year in per‑pupil funding away from existing Kern County public schools; petition proponents disputed the framing and emphasized that charters are public schools funded per pupil.

Petitioners for Education Outside the Box presented a countywide TK–8 charter model emphasizing home-based instruction with weekly life-skills Fridays and three learning pathways; the board received both detailed fiscal forecasts from ICON School Management and mixed public testimony for and against the petition.

After a lengthy discussion of competing online and charter programs and potential incentive options, board members voted to adopt policy 9.1.2 (JCB) governing interdistrict releases; members said they want a light touch for families with special circumstances and asked staff to explore competitive incentive options.

Board members emphasize parental choice regarding student access to library books.

SB 508 enhances transparency for parents choosing private schools regarding educational accommodations.

Parents can choose schools throughout grade levels with available seats and funding explained.

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

Panel invites homeschool representatives to address education regulation concerns amid public outcry.

Idaho Senate amends and repeals sections relating to education grant programs and definitions.

Idaho plans to transfer remaining grant funds to the general fund by June 2028

Idaho Legislature increases full-time equivalent positions to support new parental choice tax credit.

Idaho Tax Commission seeks funding for new positions and certified mail processing equipment.

Families urge Wyoming legislators to adopt Education Savings Accounts for flexible education options.

The Senate Education Committee held a long second hearing on House Bill 485 (the "Baby Olivia" Act), which would require medically reviewed prenatal‑development videos and an ultrasound video for students in grades 5–12 with parental opt‑out; proponents emphasized scientific accuracy and parental choice, while some senators cited the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists' critique that the video is "designed to manipulate emotions."

Board discusses limitations of school vouchers for homeschooling amidst funding concerns.

Senator Lang urges Lodi school board to prioritize hiring qualified teachers over diversity criteria.

Legislators discuss goals for EdChoice vouchers focusing on parental choice and educational success.