Republicans in the Iowa House have introduced a bill that would ban public schools from offering any instruction related to gender identity or sexual orientation to students. Governor Kim Reynolds has signed an executive order that prohibits state agencies from creating new regulations. Plus, we hear about plans for a charter school in Des Moines and how it ties into the ongoing debate over school choice in Iowa.
Thursday, January 12th, 2023
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