10/15/2025
What's that? A well-funded national religious groups wants even MORE time with public school students during the school day? That's exactly what's happening in Ohio, home of LifeWise, and it could very well end up happening here in Iowa with every new chapter that pops up.
Full Headline: Ohio Republicans used a life-saving Narcan bill to promote more religious indoctrination
Full Subheadline: A sneaky amendment to a Narcan bill shows just how far lawmakers will go to privilege faith over actual education
"... the Senate Education Committee amended HB 57 to say local school boards can extend the cap for release time beyond the two periods."
"It’s not clear why skipping two periods—roughly 100 minutes—is still not enough for those students. They could always go to church before or after school. They can also go on weekends. The only way this bill makes sense is if the goal is to undermine public education… which has long been a Republican goal."
A sneaky amendment to a Narcan bill shows just how far lawmakers will go to privilege faith over actual education
