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Amend SC 43-170The extremely broad language of SC Regulation 43.170 Uniform Procedure for Selection/Reconsideration of Instructional Materials supports the dangerous removal of hundreds of books and threatens the free flow of ideas and information.

The League has testified, but we need lots of individual voices—like YOURS. Sign the online form. A Feb. 13 postcard supporting amendments will be sent in your name.

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Important bills affecting voting and elections are scheduled for the Constitutional Laws Subcommittee of the House Judiciary Committee on Thursday, January 25, at 9 AM in the Blatt Building, Room 516. We are especially asking constituents of subcommittee members to reach out to their House members to SUPPORT instant runoff or ranked choice voting and to REJECT bills that unrealistically and substantially increase the administrative burden on county election offices.

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The State Board of Education is considering a rule that states “Instruction material is not 'age and developmentally appropriate' for any age or age group of children if it includes descriptions or visual depictions of 'sexual conduct.'"

By February 12, phone or email your representative(s) on the SC Board of Education. Please urge your them to permit older students access to age-appropriate sexual education content for instructional purposes.

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A six-week "heartbeat" abortion returns to the Senate on Tuesday. Your phone call as a constituent is crucial! By May 23, please urge your senator to reject S.474.

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Public schools need your help! Urge your senator to oppose H.3728. This public school censorship bill creates unnecessary risks for social studies teachers, includes unreasonable mandates for schools, and creates a process that encourages unfounded complaints against teachers and schools. If this bill becomes law, it will drive even more qualified candidates away from public education as a career choice.

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The Senate Medical Affairs Subcommittee is considering two bills that will ban gender-affirming care and restrict individual rights. The rights to control our own bodies and personal health care decisions are fundamental to our health, dignity, and freedom.

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Please call and write your Senator to support H.3014. Let's blanket the Senate with constituent comments. Spread the word!

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Please make four calls by Monday. Tell  your senator, your house representative, and committee chairs Danny Verdin and Weston Newton to stop the bans!  Both chambers meet Tuesday. 

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A revived Education Scholarship Account (ESA) bill S.39 is speeding through the South Carolina Senate. An ESA, like a voucher, is a strategy for diverting public money to private schools. Let your personal senator know your concerns now.

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The SC Senate will hear H.5399, an extreme abortion ban, on the morning November 9. 

By November 8, call or visit your Senator. Again. Identify yourself as a CONSTITUENT and tell them to vote NO. 

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