Texas Senate files its priority bill to create school voucher program
The proposal would create education savings accounts and give families $10,000 a year in state funds to pay for their children’s private education.
School choice, vouchers and the future of Texas education
Vouchers would let parents use public funds to pay for their kids’ private education. Learn about how they could work and the political battle around them.
Texas Senate unveils plan to create private school voucher program
The Texas Senate revealed a bill on Friday to create an education savings accounts program, a top priority for Gov. Greg Abbott and top lawmakers after a similar bill failed
Texas budget writers prioritize school vouchers, teacher raises and border security in early drafts
Both chambers set aside $1 billion for a voucher-like education savings account program — double what was on the table two years ago — in a sign that supporters are emboldened after recent electoral gains.
Texas lawmakers unveil draft plan to spend billions on teacher raises, vouchers and border security
State lawmakers are considering spending billions in the next biennium on private school vouchers, teacher pay raises, property tax cuts and border security. That’s according to initial draft budgets released on Wednesday by the Texas House and Senate,
Texas budget writers want $1 billion for school vouchers, $5 billion for teacher pay raises
Both chambers are off to a fast start, with each unveiling its plan to guide state spending for the two-year budget cycle that starts Sept. 1.
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Texas lawmakers push for historic $1 billion in school choice funding and pay raises for teachers
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Lawmakers are asking Texas Education Agency to issue immigration guidance for schools. Here's why
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Texas Education Agency releases 2024 Annual Report
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Texas House, Senate propose new money for school choice, extra funding for public schools, & more property tax relief
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More school districts in Texas are hiring uncertified teachers, new TEA report shows
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North Texas schools, churches face potential immigration raids
Public schools, churches and hospitals face the possibility of immigration officials knocking on their doors as a directive ...
North Texas school employee injured while trying to avoid chair thrown by student
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