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Discrimination Based on Gender Identity Now Legal
The law protects us against discrimination. However, a recent bill signed by Kim Reynolds removes protections from discrimination based on gender identity. Some people agree with this bill being signed into law. However, this brings worry to many Iowa citizens. This can naturally be expected, seeing as gender identity is…
AI Detection Tools: Can They be Trusted?
Sixty-eight percent of teachers in the U.S. regularly use AI detection tools on their students’ work, according to a survey done by the Center for Democracy and Technology. In recent times, AI has been a concern in schools. Due to this, AI detection schools have quickly risen in popularity. They…
Many Laws Affect Transgender Minors
In recent years transgender related subjects have been very controversial. Many laws have been made limiting transgender minors and their treatment. Such laws include House File 180, which according to itself, prohibits schools from “Facilitating any accommodation that is intended to affirm a student’s gender identity, if that gender identity…
Recent Iowa Book Banning Law Put Back Into Place
Book banning has always been a very controversial topic. Many people believe it to have no place in our school system but others disagree. Back in May of 2023, a law was passed in Iowa leading to the banning of several books. However, due to the controversy of such a…
New Attendance Law Sparks Controversy
Senate File 2435 redefines truancy and establishes chronic absenteeism