Public tax credits for Kentucky private schools blocked by Judge
- On October 8, a judge ruled that Kentucky’s constitution restricts a part of a new state law that lets donors receive tax credits for supporting private school tuition
- Phillip Shepherd or also known as the Franklin Circuit Court Judge said that Kentucky cannot implement the “school choice elements of House Bill 563
- The Judge acknowledged that many students could benefit from the financial assistance from the legislation but it points to an additional constitutional flaw
Federal Judge prohibits Mask ban Law in Iowa
- On October 8, a federal judge extended an order which prevents Iowa state officials from enforcing a law that keeps school districts from implementing mask requirements
- The United States Education Department has also opened civil rights investigations into 5 states, including Iowa, that have limited or banned mask requirements in schools
