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Parents' Bill of Rights passes Senate. What does it do and what do school officials, teachers think about it?
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Johnson High students attend class Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021, during a health science class. - photo by Scott Rogers
The Georgia Senate recently approved a bill that further solidifies the right of parents to direct their child’s education, allowing them to review instructional material, or opt their children out of sex education classes. The 33-21 vote was split along party lines, with Republicans in favor and Democrats opposed. It will now go to the House for a vote before it reaches Gov.
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Update: How the school board voted on $1.2M improvements for the car rider line at North Hall Middle
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Cars line up along Rilla Road Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024, at North Hall Middle School as parents arrive to pick up students at the end of the school day. - photo by Scott Rogers
North Hall Middle and High School are located right next to one another, which means a lot of cars coming and going — and a lot of traffic.
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