Education
Alabama Committee Passes Bill to End Common Core in the State
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (May 11, 2017) β A state Senate committee has passed bill that wouldΒ end the use of Common Core in Alabama schools. Sen. Harri Anne Smith (I-Slocomb) introduced Senate Bill 415 (SB415) on May 5. The legislation would void Common Core standards and...
Maine Bill Would Void Common Core Standards in the State
AUGUSTA, Maine. (May 10, 2017) β A Maine bill up for a hearing today would withdraw the state from Common Core. Rep. William Tuell (R-East Machias) introduced House Bill 1578 (LD1578) with five co-sponsors. The bill would void Common Core standards andΒ would be...
New Hampshire Committee Passes Bill to Allow Local Districts to Opt Out of Common Core
CONCORD, N.H. (May 4, 2017) βYesterday, a New Hampshire House committee passed a bill that would prohibit the state department of education and the state board of education from requiring any school or school district to implement Common Core standards. Adoption of...
Alabama Bill Would End Common Core in the State
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (Apr. 27, 2017) β An Alabama House bill would withdraw the state from Common Core standards, an important step toward nullifying nationalized education in the state. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) introduced House Bill 558 (HB558), called the Alabama...