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America First Policy Institute
Local Policy Brief
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| 📅 Thursday, October 1, 2026 to Calendar |
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We reviewed the upcoming agenda for Central Bucks SD and found 3 items with policy significance ahead of the vote.
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District Manual States Parental Consent Not Required for EL Screening
The updated Language Instruction Educational Program (LIEP) manual, presented as an information item, explicitly states that parental permission is not required to screen students for English Learner (EL) status. This policy, based on state guidance, formalizes a procedure that bypasses parental consent for language proficiency assessments.
Policy Use
BRIEF STATE AFFAIRS: Item 4.B presents an updated manual stating parental permission is not required for English Learner screening (see attachment ‘CBSD LIEP Updated 2026,’ page 5). This is a concrete example for testimony on parental rights and consent legislation. Capture the text and add to the state policy tracker.
Policy Lever: Parental Consent
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| PRIORITY (LEVEL 7) |
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New AP Government Course Includes Vague ‘Applied Civics Project’
The committee will review a recommendation to approve a new AP U.S. Government and Politics course for the 2027-28 school year. The proposed course of study includes a required ‘Applied Civics Project’ with no detailed description of its scope or requirements, creating a potential opening for ‘action civics’ mandates.
Policy Use
TRACK AND DOCUMENT: Item 5.A recommends approval of a new AP Government course with a required ‘Applied Civics Project’ (see attachment ‘APGOV_POLITICS_COS_2027,’ page 47). The project’s description is vague, creating a risk of ‘action civics’ implementation. Request details on the project’s parameters and grading rubrics before the final School Board vote.
Policy Lever: Action Civics Mandate
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District Reviewing K-6 Reading Curriculum Per State Law
The district is providing an update on its K-6 Reading/English Language Arts (RELA) curriculum review, prompted by new state legislation requiring ‘structured literacy.’ The district is considering extending its contract for the Savvas myView curriculum while also reviewing other options, including Amplify Core Knowledge Language Arts (CKLA).
Policy Use
WATCH: Item 4.A is an update on the K-6 RELA curriculum review driven by state structured literacy laws. Monitor for the final curriculum recommendation, as the choice between extending the current program (Savvas myView) or adopting a new one like CKLA has policy implications.
Policy Lever: State Curriculum Mandate
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District Leadership
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