by Christine Cooke Fairbanks | Dec 5, 2024
How Utah can prohibit address discrimination in open enrollment policy Written by Utah policymakers should add language to the state’s existing statute that prohibits address discrimination and requires disclosure to parents of a school’s reason for denying a transfer...
by William C. Duncan | Nov 21, 2024
Ninth Circuit slaps down California’s denial of special ed funds for religious schools Written by William C. Duncan A case recently decided by the Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit ruled that the government can’t withhold educational assistance to disabled...
by Christine Cooke Fairbanks | Nov 21, 2024
Could Trump’s second term forever change federal education policy? Written by President-elect Trump has vowed to abolish the U.S. Department of Education. Trump is also proposing using federal funding preferences for states that make key policy changes like adopting...
by Christine Cooke Fairbanks | Nov 14, 2024
Despite support for education savings accounts, awareness of Utah Fits All remains low Written by 44% of Utah likely voters say they support the Utah Fits All Scholarship – the state’s universal private education choice program – while 40% oppose it. Over one-third of...
by Christine Cooke Fairbanks | Nov 7, 2024
Utah’s open enrollment policy is strong – implementation less so Written by Utah’s open enrollment law is considered strong in part because open enrollment – accepting transfer students within districts or from outside districts – is mandatory so long as there...
