The House has already filed a draft budget, which the Senate is debating this week. And legislators are already trying to file sweeping changes to education policy under “one-year” budget amendments. 1/2

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Senator Shane Massey discusses what he says may be “a deliberate effort to circumvent the law” by the S.C. Department of Education.

Please email [email protected] by 3PM to share feedback on H. 4757, the so-called “parental rights” censorship bill. 1/

Another speaker who frequently speaks on behalf of book bans says parents who want their kids to read the challenged books should “buy them at Barnes and Noble”. We don’t believe children’s access to books should be restricted by their family’s finances. 9/

The State Board of Education has called on Beaufort Schools to reconsider book challenges it previously considered. The Board is hearing public comment now. m.youtube.com/watch?v=xq6E...

I'm attending Popular Democracy's event, “Urgent National Education Justice Organizing Call” - sign up now to join me! #POPULARDEMOCRACY www.mobilize.us/cpda/event/7...

Happy Juneteenth to our friends who celebrate this important day.

From our friends at @freedomtoreadccc.bsky.social

Happy Pride Month to our friends in the LGBTQIA community. We see you. We support you. We will never stop standing beside you. #pride2025 #pride #loveislove

The SC Senate is currently discussing S. 62, the private school voucher bill. 1/ www.scstatehouse.gov/video/chambe...

Trans kids deserve support and a safe space to learn every day.

The proviso review is an important meeting happening in the State House. This deals with items like classroom aid, teacher salaries, etc. You can tune in to the meeting by visiting www.scstatehouse.gov/video/stream...

The SC Board of Education will consider a single parent’s challenges to 10 more books on Tues, 4/1 at 1PM. If they uphold committee recommendations, all of the books will be banned from every SC public school. Please contact your board member before the meeting: docs.google.com/document/d/1...

It’s a quiet week for education at the State House. This is the one committee meeting on tap.

The House Education and Public Works Committee was just gaveled in. They will be discussing a major amendment to the anti-diversity H.3927, which has not been shared with the public. There will be no public comment. 1/

Today’s the day! We hope to see you at the SC State House for Lobby Day! To see the agenda and scavenger hunt directions, use the link below. Tag us today, and use the hastags #SCEducationTruth and #ProTruthEducationLottery docs.google.com/document/d/1...

Whether you’re at the State House or joining us online, please feel free to participate in our ProTruth Education Lottery scavenger hunt! The instructions in these images are also available in through the link below. #protrutheducationlottery #sceducationtruth docs.google.com/document/d/1...

Here are some of the Public Education bills being discussed at the State House this week. You can learn more by visiting www.scstatehouse.gov.

The SDE Board of Ed meets today at 1pm to consider its next round of book bans You can watch it here. secure.ngpvan.com/LuQWHmPs80eS...

Any student with an IEP will be harmed and not receive the education they deserve! @schousedems.bsky.social @midlandsapple.bsky.social @scfored.bsky.social #publiceducation #FreedomToLearn apnews.com/article/educ...

@scfored.bsky.social @midlandsapple.bsky.social @protruthsc.bsky.social

In honor of International Women’s Day we want to remind you that speaking up is an act of courage you can do in small ways or big ways. Call your state senator, attend a committee hearing, email your Board of Education rep. Don’t ever believe your voice can’t make a difference.

The SC House Education and Public Works Committee is scheduled to meet at 2:30 PM today (3/4) to discuss the anti-Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion bill. Please attend and testify if you are able. The meeting will be in Blatt, Room 110, on the State House grounds in Columbia.

Call to Action: provide written testimony on the anti-diversity bill by noon. Debate begins tomorrow (Tuesday, March 4), 1.5 hours after House adjourns (about 2:00 pm). See next comment for details. 1/2

Ramadan Kareem to all our friends who celebrate.

EMERGENCY MEETING Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Bill Breakdown and Testimony Training Mar 2, 2025 07:00 PM Debate begins Tuesday, March 4 on the anti-diversity bill H.3927 bit.ly/43enJne to register

Discussion of the SC House version of S.62 (school vouchers) is in progress.

A response to a recent op-ed from a member of the state book removal committee and a M4L-endorsed school board member.

The SC House meets today to debate its version of S.62, the school voucher bill. Please call your House member. You can also use the form below from Appleseed. If you’re at the State House, you can page them during session.

Rep. Heather Bauer has filed a bill that we must all support. Call your representatives and senators at the Statehouse today! www.scstatehouse.gov/sess126_2025... #librarians #freedometoread

We had planned an event for tomorrow (Monday, February 24) with SC ACLU to share info about ICE actions in public school. Since planning this event, national experts have made themselves available to discuss this issue. To avoid overlap, we are postponing our event. givebutter.com/kZ8Dwn

This not enough for any professional. #scpol @scfored.bsky.social SC teachers pay raised under House budget proposal, but it’s not as high as some hoped www.thestate.com/news/politic...

A rundown of yesterday’s debates on the neo-voucher law, brought to you by @protruthsc.bsky.social.

The research tool Discus, which includes academic databases and other resources, has been removed from Berkeley schools. www.msn.com/en-us/educat...

The House EPW Committee will discuss vouchers today. The meeting will be 30 minutes after the House adjourns (which w expect to be around 11:30 AM). Join us in Blatt Room 110 to pack the room or watch online. www.scstatehouse.gov/video/stream...

The House Ways and Means Committee takes up anti-diversity legislation today (2/18) at 3 PM. Link to livestream here: Livestream link: www.scstatehouse.gov/video/stream...

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It’s time to contact your legislators and say no! You can find them at www.statehouse.gov #supportPublicEd

SC legislators seem to be rushing forward to ban “DEI,” without clarity about what it is they’re trying to ban. Whether or not this is by design, we urge you to consider how wide-ranging the impacts of a sweeping ban on diversity, equity, and inclusion would be. PDF with links: tinyurl.com/muk87kvy

Today South Carolina banned four more books in schools including Perks of Being a Wallflower, Push, Flamer, and All Boys Aren’t Blue. Our Education Policy Attorney shares more about the ban here: www.instagram.com/reel/DFqtTZN... She spoke today at the meeting on why Flamer should NOT be banned.

More details: otherduties.substack.com/p/south-caro...

Today, the South Carolina State Board of Education voted to ban four books from all state schools, despite passionate testimony and a packed room of people defending the books. The four books were Flamer, All Boys Aren’t Blue, The Perks of Being a Wallflower, and Push.

Join us to defend intellectual freedom. The South Carolina Board of Education will meet on today, February 4 at 1PM, to make final decisions on six more challenged books. 849 Learning Lane West Columbia, SC 29172 Livestream also available at the Board of Education website.