CHARLESTON, W. Va. (Mar. 4, 2016) – A bill introduced in the West Virginia House to withdraw the state from Common Core standards passed in the state House. However, alterations were made during the process that could impact the effect of the bill. House Bill 4014 (HB4014) was introduced by Del. Jim Butler (R-Mason) and…
JACKSON, Miss. (March 4, 2016) – This year, several bills were introduced in the Mississippi legislature that would have rejected the Common Core education standards and replaced them with local and state alternatives. Unfortunately, they were killed by Republican House and Senate leadership without receiving so much as a vote or even a committee hearing. Following…
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (Feb. 22, 2015) – A bill introduced in the Alabama House would withdraw the state from Common Core standards, an important step toward nullifying nationalized education in the state. House Bill 264 (HB264) was introduced on Feb. 18 by Rep. Bob Fincher (R-Rocky Branch) and 19 co-sponsors. The legislation would void Common Core…
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TOPEKA, Kan. (Feb. 19, 2016) – A Kansas bill that would withdraw the state from Common Core standards passed out of an important committee on Wednesday. The legislation represents an important step toward nullifying nationalized education in the state. A coalition of five representatives introduced House Bill 2676 (HB2676) on Feb. 10. The legislation declares…
JACKSON, Miss. (Feb. 12, 2015) – Two bills introduced in the Mississippi House would withdraw the state from Common Core standards, an important step toward nullifying nationalized education in the state. House Bill 195 (HB195) was introduced by Rep. Becky Currie (R-Brookhaven). House Bill 246 (HB246) was introduced by Rep. William Arnold (R-Booneville). Both bills…
CHARLESTON, WV. (Jan. 28, 2015) – Two bills introduced in the West Virginia House would withdraw the state from Common Core standards, an important step toward nullifying nationalized education in the state. House Bill 2184 (HB2184) was introduced by Del. Jim Butler (R-Mason) and nine co-sponsors. House Bill 2774 (HB2774) was introduced by Del. Pat…
BOSTON, Mass. (Jan. 21, 2015) – A bill active in the Massachusetts House for the 2016 legislative session would withdraw the state from Common Core standards, an important step toward nullifying nationalized education in the state. House Bill 3929 (H.3929) is the result of an initiative petition filed by End Common Core Massachusetts. Because that…
FRANKFORT, Ky. (Jan. 16, 2015) – A bill introduced in the Kentucky Senate would withdraw the state from Common Core standards, an important step toward nullifying nationalized education in the state. Sen. Mike Wilson (R- Bowling Green), along with four cosponsors, introduced Senate Bill 1 (SB1) on Jan. 6. The legislation would void Common Core…
New York S.6337 would ensure that parents can opt their children out of the Common Core testing regime without state interference. It must first pass the Senate Education Committee. PLEASE TAKE THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS to support this important bill. 1. Call Senate Education Committee Chair, Carl Marcellino. Strongly, but respectfully urge him to move this…