Laura Pearson
R · S14
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes blanketing all organizations in the statute due to concerns that some have been infiltrated by DEI and involve accusations of harming children, despite liking the bill's intent.
Youth Patriotic Organizations in Schools
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R · S14
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes blanketing all organizations in the statute due to concerns that some have been infiltrated by DEI and involve accusations of harming children, despite liking the bill's intent.
R · S25
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the bill because it feels like state legislators acting as a school board, preferring that elected local boards decide which organizations enter schools.
R · S16
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the bill based on feedback from local school administrators who expressed caution about potentially opening doors to unwanted outcomes.
R · S10
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the bill as it allows worthy, non-threatening organizations to engage with students and build citizenship without taking instructional time.
R · S15
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the final version of the bill because district superintendents are not in favor of it after an amendment regarding instructional time was added back.
R · S11
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the bill because it includes provisions for parental notification and allows parents to withhold consent, prioritizing parental discretion over school district decisions.
S06
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the bill as a necessary countermeasure because opposing cultural influences are already present in schools, and these organizations teach physical strength and moral values.
D · S09
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the bill because local school boards are capable of making these decisions, and a statewide mandate is an inappropriate top-down solution for differing community views.
R · S02
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the bill by arguing that since the state already controls school funding top-down, it is not inconsistent for the legislature to also mandate these organizations.
R · S31
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the bill because parental notification provides sufficient control, and these organizations help combat student anxiety by fostering community.
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The amendment removes certain phrases and sections from the bill about youth patriotic organizations in schools.
The amendment removes certain phrases from the bill text related to youth patriotic organizations in schools.
The amendment removes a specific section of the bill related to youth patriotic organizations in schools and adjusts the numbering of remaining sections.