Efforts at the Statehouse to keep state money out of private schools that openly discriminate failed in the first half of the legislative session, but the lawmakers behind the proposals say they aren't done focusing on the issue.

The legislation bans dilation and evacuation abortions, unless theres a serious health risk to the woman. Bill supporters claim the procedure is barbaric, though many in the medical community say its the safest way to terminate a pregnancy in the second trimester.