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Lawsuit Challenges Georgia School Board Over Alleged Censorship, Threat to Inclusive Education

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Decatur, Georgia – The Georgia Association of Educators and two educators have filed a lawsuit against Cobb County School officials, claiming that new education laws restrict teachers from addressing certain topics in the classroom. The lawsuit argues that these laws, known as the Protecting Students First Act and the Parents’ Bill of Rights, not only pose a threat to teachers in the district, but also hinder students’ ability to learn in inclusive environments. The Protecting Students First Act, passed in 2022, prohibits educators from expressing personal political beliefs on “divisive concepts,” such as race, unconscious … Read more

New Jersey Mandates Translation Services for Seven Non-English Speaking Communities, Ensuring Inclusive Access to Vital Resources

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TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey has enacted a law mandating translation and interpretation services for seven non-English languages in an effort to ensure equal access to crucial services. The decision aims to support the state’s diverse population, which includes a significant number of individuals who are limited English proficient. Under the new law, state agencies and healthcare providers that receive government funds must provide translation and interpretation services for Spanish, Chinese, Korean, Gujarati, Tagalog, Arabic, and Italian. These services will be offered for vital documents, services, and programs, including those related to healthcare, law … Read more

Iowa Teacher Fights Back Against Controversial Book Ban Law, Seeks Guidance for Inclusive Education

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Des Moines, Iowa – A special education teacher in Des Moines Public Schools has expressed concerns over the removal of books from his classroom due to a new state education law. Dan Gutmann, along with several other plaintiffs, has filed a lawsuit against the state over the law, which restricts instruction and curriculum relating to gender identity and sexual orientation for students up to sixth grade. The law also bans books that depict sex acts. While a federal judge has temporarily blocked the enforcement of major portions of the law, Gutmann and other educators still … Read more