2025 state law
Coverage of 2025 state law in the Nexus archive.
- Three Houston-area moms sue over Ten Commandments in schools. They say it violates Texas’ own laws
Three Houston-area moms are suing over a 2025 Texas law requiring the Ten Commandments to be displayed in public school classrooms. The law was upheld by a federal appeals court in spring 2025 but is now being challenged in a Harris County state-level court.
- Confusion on partisan school board law puts two IPS candidates’ spots at risk
A new Indiana law allowing school board candidates to run under political parties has led to challenges against two Indianapolis Public Schools candidates, Lindsey Cornett and Chris Bultman, who may be disqualified due to conflicting legal requirements about their Democratic affiliation. The law requires candidates to have voted in their chosen party's last two primary elections, but records show both candidates only voted in the 2026 primary, not the 2024 one.
- Cellphones, smartwatches, and other personal devices will be banned in Denver schools
Denver schools will implement a bell-to-bell ban on cellphones, smartwatches, and personal devices during the school day starting this fall. The policy, passed by the Denver school board, includes exceptions for health, special education, and language access needs, and requires annual reviews of its effectiveness.