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Dozens of demonstrators gathered at a church in Columbus to protest an Ohio House bill that would ban the instruction and teaching of certain concepts.

The so-called "Backpack Bill" would allow parents of most private school students in Ohio to get state-funded vouchers.

The bill, backed by 10 House Republicans, has been associated with an ongoing student mental health crisis. It’s sparked concern among some educators and LGBTQ+ supporters.

The decision spells the end for the LifeWise Academy in the district. The popular – and sometimes controversial – program had been in the district since fall 2022.

The LifeWise bill requires K-12 school districts to develop policies for programs that allow, with parent permission, for outside religious groups to take children off school premises for religious instruction.

Union groups have begun an effort they hinted at when Republican lawmakers passed Senate Bill 1 earlier this year.

The sponsor of the bill sayid students in those schools are being left out of support from Ohio's expanded voucher program.

Ohio lawmakers recently passed provisions that the teachers' union says will cause the fee for licenses to increase by up to 75%.

An alternative to the SAT and ACT college entrance exams that’s been favored by conservatives could be coming as an option in Ohio.

The Ohio Craft Brewers Association has been trying to kickstart Senate Bill 23 during the legislature’s recess.