“As the elected leadership team for the Utah State Board of Education, we are aware of recent allegations against several school districts regarding potential disregard for law or rule of divisive topics being taught within the school setting.

Source: https://www.deseret.com/utah/2023/1/31/23578495/chris-stewart-aim-video-arrogant-teachers-parents-trust-public-education-critical-race-theory

Controversial rules for schools adopted earlier this month by the New Jersey State Board of Education won't see the light of day, if some state lawmakers get their way.

Source: https://nj1015.com/fight-over-school-gender-rules-nj-top-news/

HB 1035, spelling out various rights of teachers, including a right to “control and discipline” students and to challenge certain directives from school districts they believe violate state law or State Board of Education rules.

Source: https://news.wgcu.org/government-politics/2023-06-26/from-vouchers-to-concealed-carry-new-laws-take-effect-for-floridians

In 2018, the Illinois State Board of Education changed the way funds were distributed for the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act funds from the federal government.

Source: https://wlds.com/four-rivers-hits-snag-with-idea-funding-from-member-districts/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=four-rivers-hits-snag-with-idea-funding-from-member-districts

In an attempt to outmaneuver lawmakers, the State Board of Education passed a policy Sept. 7 that allows the board to continue to control funding for new charters.

Source: https://jocoreport.com/nc-state-board-of-education-spars-over-new-charter-approvals/

It also notes that in 2021, the State Board of Education requested that Oregon schools create “safe spaces for LGBTQ2SIA+ students, staff and families through use of symbolism of pride and affirmation across gender identities and sexual orientations.”

Source: https://www.breitbart.com/education/2023/01/06/oregon-department-education-wants-hide-student-gender-identity-parents/

The bill was also opposed by the Utah State Board of Education, Utah PTA, school superintendents, business administrators and school boards.

Source: https://www.deseret.com/utah/2023/1/26/23572784/final-vote-on-hb215-voucher-teacher-raise-legislature

The Florida State Board of Education isn’t protecting kids.

Source: https://www.chicagoreporter.com/the-florida-state-board-of-education-seeks-to-uphold-an-illusion/

The Illinois State Board of Education this spring also denied an appeal of CPS’ decision by Urban Prep.

Source: https://chicago.suntimes.com/education/2023/6/26/23774862/chicagos-all-boys-charter-school-can-stay-open-lawsuit-fighting-its-closure-appellate-court-rules

The measure initially required teachers to display “In God We Trust” in every classroom, but modified the language to “encourage” rather than mandate the displays, mirroring a passed by the Colorado State Board of Education in 2000.

Source: https://kiowacountypress.net/content/colorado-school-board-votes-recommend-god-we-trust-displays-classrooms

The multiyear plan calls for spending $250 million next year to increase state funding for child care providers and for early childhood block grants administered by the Illinois State Board of Education.

Source: https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20230216/pritzker-hits-the-road-to-sell-smart-start-program