Category: state funding

Oklahoma Passes Bill Allowing Religious Institutions Access to State Funding

April 27, 2023
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Oklahoma legislatures have passed the Oklahoma Religious Freedom Act, through the House and is now waiting to be signed by Gov. Kevin Stitt. The bill (SB 404) passed with a 64-27 vote and protects against discrimination against religious organizations, especially when it comes to receiving state tax dollars. The bill prohibits exclusion from government funds, benefits, programs,…

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Pennsylvania Budget: University of Pittsburgh Must End Research on Aborted Babies or Lose Funding

June 28, 2022
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Pennsylvania House Republicans have put a condition on providing funding for four universities: University of Pittsburgh, Penn State University, Temple University, and Lincoln University must certify that they are not engaging in research or experimentation using fetal tissue obtained from elective abortions. The University of Pittsburgh, commonly known as “Pitt,” attracted criticism in 2021 when…

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Charter School Faces Violations for Exaggerating Attendance, Charging Families

June 24, 2021
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A Costa Mesa, Calif. charter school is under fire from the Orange County Department of Education (OCDE) for allegedly collecting funds from students, exaggerating its daily attendance rate, and utilizing a building without the proper permits. The International School for Science and Culture (ISSAC) was established in 2019 and has since collected funds from students in the form of childcare fees. Its teacher aids supervised children for…

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