Elective

Delaware High Schoolers Earn Elective Credits While Supporting Local Fire Departments Under New Law

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DOVER, Del. — Delaware has taken a significant step to encourage civic engagement among high school students by allowing them to earn elective credits through volunteering with local fire departments, following the enactment of a new law. Governor Matt Meyer signed the updated Delaware Volunteerism Act on Sept. 9, expanding opportunities for young individuals to contribute to their communities while fulfilling academic requirements. Under the new law, students can earn up to one elective credit for completing community service through their local fire department. The legislation mandates that schools inform students about these volunteering opportunities … Read more

Mexico Set to Roll Out Elective Justice Reforms Amid Independence Day Festivities: A Bold Move Toward Popular Democracy or a Challenge to Judicial Independence?

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Mexico City, Mexico — Amid national celebrations marking Mexico’s Independence Day, President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador is set to enact sweeping judicial reforms that are stirring significant public debate. These changes, poised to transform how judges are selected in Mexico, have drawn both applause for their intention to democratize the judiciary and criticism for potentially undermining judicial independence. The judicial overhaul, approved after rigorous debates in both houses of parliament, aims to shift from an appointment-based system to one where citizens elect judges directly. Proponents argue that this approach will make the judiciary more accountable … Read more