ACLU files suit challenging HEA 1608
A lawsuit has been filed by the ACLU, challenging an Indiana law prohibiting teachers from teaching human sexuality between kindergarten and third grade. HEA 1608, is set to take effect July 1. The suit contends that the law will infringe upon constitutional due process and First Amendment rights. The lawsuit that “instruction,” a key word within the new law, could be interpreted to include all interactions with students, even interactions outside of the classroom.
HEA 1608 also requires schools to notify parents or guardians within five days if a minor requests to use a different name or set of pronouns at school.
Southwest Branch of Monroe County Public Library now open
The Southwest Branch of the MCPL is now open! After years of planning and construction, the branch celebrated with a jam-packed ceremony on Friday afternoon, to mark the special occasion. There were hundreds of community members taking tours, listening to music, participating in cooking demonstrations, and checking out the 25,000 materials currently available.
Hours
Monday–Thursday 9 AM–7 PM
Friday & Saturday 10 AM–6 PM
Sunday Noon–6 PM
Location
890 W. Gordon Pike
Bloomington, IN 47403
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Monroe County Road Closings
- BROWN ROAD, between Mt Pleasant Road & Liberty Hollow Road: Brown Road will be closed in this area on Monday, June 12, 2023 – Tuesday, June 13, 2023 for culvert replacement by Monroe County CB Crews.
- HILLCREST DRIVE, at the intersection of Brookwood Drive: Hillcrest Drive will be closed in this area on Wednesday, June 14, 2023 – Thursday, June 15, 2023, from 6:00 am – 4:00 pm for culvert replacement by Monroe County CB Crews.
- OLD SR 37 NORTH, between Bethel Lane & Old Meyers Road: Old SR 37 North will be closed in this area from Monday, April 3, 2023 – December 15, 2023, for the Bicentennial Pathways Project. School bus routes and EMS access will be coordinated and maintained. Detour: Sample Road/I-69/Business 37 North or Old Meyers Road/Boltinghouse Road/Bethel Lane.
- RICHARDSON ROAD, between SR 45 & Southshore Drive: Richardson Road will be closed in this area on Monday, June 12, 2023 – Friday, June 16, 2023. Koppers Railroad Structures, Inc. will be making repairs to the Railroad Trestle.
- RICHARDSON ROAD, between SR 45 & Southshore Drive (on the Southshore end): Richardson Road will be closed in this area Wednesday, June 14, 2023 – Thursday, June 15, 2023, from 6 am – 4 pm for culvert replacement by Monroe County CB Crews.
- ROCKEAST ROAD, between Breeden Road & Union Church Road: Rockeast Road will be closed in this area on Wednesday, June 14, 2023 – Thursday, June 15, 2023, from 6 am – 4 pm for culvert replacement by Monroe County CB Crews.
- WILLIAMS ROAD, between Bottom Road & Simpson Chapel Road: Williams Road will be closed in this area on Thursday, June 15, 2023, from 6 am – 4 pm for ditching by Monroe County SW Crews.
This Week in Hoosier History
1891 – American composer and lyricist Cole Porter was born on June 9th, in Peru, Indiana. Some of Porter’s works include “Anything Goes” and “I’ve Got You Under My Skin”.
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