Senate Bill 227, public education

Critics raise concerns of Senate bill that would ban DEI in NC schools
The language in Senate Bill 227 states: "So-called DEI programs promote a worldview that demands people, especially young students, to judge others based on their race, sex, or other factors and attack true diversity of thought, stifle opportunity, and stoke division."
Bill Breakdown: What’s in the bill to eliminate DEI in NC public schools?
A controversial bill to eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion in North Carolina public schools was passed along party lines in the state Senate Tuesday.
North Carolina Senate votes to eliminate DEI initiatives in public schools
The North Carolina Senate passed Senate Bill 227 on Tuesday, aiming to eliminate Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives in public education to focus on core curriculum and free speech.
North Carolina Senate signs off on bill that would ban K-12 DEI instruction
The GOP-sponsored bill is meant to comply with President Donald Trump's Executive Order so the state continues receiving more than $3 billion in federal funding.
Bill to ban DEI in North Carolina public schools clears Senate, heads to House
The N.C. Senate approved a bill Tuesday that calls for an end to diversity, equity and inclusion programs and initiatives in the state’s public schools, including the dismantling of DEI offices in school districts.
Top NC Republican files bill to ban DEI and ‘divisive concepts’ in public schools
The endorsement of the chamber’s top leader is a sign that Senate Republicans are almost certain to advance the bill.
NC Senate votes to ban lawsuits against Trump, DEI in schools
Senate Bill 227 would ban schools from teaching what the bill calls "divisive concepts" about race, gender or the founding of America. Senate Bill 58 would ban Attorney General Jeff Jackson from suing President Donald Trump.
NC Senate passes bill banning ‘divisive topics’ from classrooms; Democrat leader calls bill ‘cheap stunt’
A Republican-led bill banning the teaching of certain “divisive topics” in North Carolina public schools has passed one ...
Arkansas Times2d
Proposed changes to the Freedom of Information Act: the good, the bad and the ugly
The good news is there have been far fewer of these bills than expected. The bad news is there are still some stinkers.
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Senate panel advances two bills defining ‘public meeting’ in Arkansas Freedom of Information Act
Senate Bill 276, sponsored by Sen. Alan Clark, R-Lonsdale, defines a public meeting as any gathering of more than two members ...
Arkansas introduces bill to enhance government transparency and update FOIA regulations
A new bill in Arkansas is aimed at increasing government transparency.The bill updates the state’s Freedom of Information Act, expanding the rules around public ...
Winston-Salem Journal2d
NC Senate approves bill barring attorney general from challenging presidential orders
Under SB58, Democrat Attorney General Jeff Jackson would be prohibited from introducing in state or federal court a lawsuit ...