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CT homeschool bill passes House, heads to Senate
H.B. 5468, a controversial bill that would put some regulations on homeschooling, passed along party lines just before midnight on Thursday.
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Legislative committee quietly strips homeschool language from priority bill
Lawmakers on the Appropriations Committee passed the bill Monday. A section that would regulate homeschooling was removed before they voted.
New food pyramid gives meat a starring role. What happens to school lunches?
The Trump admin. loves red meat and could soon change what kids eat in schools. But some key constituents don’t want kids on a carnivore diet
Advocates press for promised pre-K funding as CT surplus in doubt
The fund was supposed to rely on $300 million of surplus funds, but with that drying up, advocates want another way to secure $600 million.
Eve Rogers’ death in Enfield intensifies homeschool rules debate
Despite calls to regulate homeschooling to prevent abuse, opposition has been fierce, and many lawmakers have opposed the legislation.
Financial literacy courses are expanding in CT, thanks to new requirement
Schools across CT are working to meet the new graduation requirement. Stamford got a boost from the city’s well-established finance sector.
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