Leland Early Learning Collaborative

Leland Early Learning Collaborative The Leland Early Learning Collaborative has two sites: Mother Goose Learning Center, Leland Early Learning Pre-K, and Washington County Opportunities, Inc. Head Start. It has served 60 four-year-olds since its founding in 2022. Number of Classrooms in ELC 3 Students Served in 2022-2023 60 Number of Sites in ELC 3 “The…

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Leland Early Learning Collaborative

Jefferson County Early Learning Collaborative

Jefferson County Early Learning Collaborative The Jefferson County Early Learning Collaborative has three sites: Jefferson County Elementary School, Jefferson County Head Start, and Step by Step Kinder Academy. It has served 100 four-year-olds since its founding in 2022. Number of Classrooms in ELC 5 Students Served in 2022-2023 100 Number of Sites in ELC 3…

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Jefferson County Early Learning Collaborative

House Bill 1373: Released-Time Moral Instruction Act of 2023

Committee Education Author Philip Gunn Session 2023 Session Latest Action On March 30, the Senate Education Committee voted to table HB 1373. No further action was taking before sine die on April 1. The bill is now dead. Explanation of the Bill House Bill 1373 would enact the “Released-Time Moral Instruction Act of 2023,” allowing…

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House Bill 1373: Released-Time Moral Instruction Act of 2023

Senate Bill 2367: Public School Facilities Grant Program

Committee Education; Appropriations Author  Dennis DeBar Session 2023 Session Latest Action The Senate failed to take action on SB 2367 by the February 9 deadline, causing this bill to die on the calendar. Explanation of the Bill Senate Bill 2367 would bring forward the Education Facilities Revolving Loan Program for possible amendment. The program was…

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Senate Bill 2367: Public School Facilities Grant Program

Senate Bill 2079: Concealed Carry in Schools

Committee Education; Judiciary A Author Angela Hill Session 2023 Session Latest Action On April 11, the Governor signed SB 2079 into law. It will take effect on July 1, 2023. As amended in conference and approved by the House, Senate, and Governor, SB 2079 remains similar to the versions initially passed by the Senate and…

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Senate Bill 2079: Concealed Carry in Schools

House 532: Concealed Carry in Schools

Committee Judiciary B Author Nick Bain Session 2023 Session Latest Action The House failed to take action on HB 532 by the February 9 deadline, causing this bill to die on the calendar. Explanation of the Bill House Bill 532 would establish the “School Safety Guardian Program,” creating a framework for participating school districts to…

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House 532: Concealed Carry in Schools