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The Texas-sized fight over a Trump education priority: School choice
Texas House leaders are looking to build upon the momentum of the more conservative Senate, where a voucher bill sailed through last month. Under that measure, up to 100,000 students would be awarded $10,000 in vouchers toward private school tuition, homeschooling costs and other services like therapy.
For a Texas mother of triplets with disabilities, school-choice debate feels hollow
Families such as the Piñóns, who are trying to educate children with disabilities, occupy a central yet complex position in the debate over education
Latest poll shows most Texans support school choice
"There do not exist any noteworthy ethnic/racial differences in support for universal ESA legislation benefiting all parents," the study states. "However, Black Texans (61%) are significantly more likely than both Latino (44%) and white (42%) Texans to support ESA legislation which would restrict ESA access to low-income parents."
Texas lawmakers debate education funding and school choice
Schoolchildren are regular visitors to the state Capitol during the session. They learn about Texas politics and history. But it's their future that's being debated in the legislature right now. House Speaker Dustin Burrows leads the House and the flow of legislation.
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Texans prefer more universal school choice option
Researchers at Texas State share the results of a survey of Texas voters, showing most favor a version of school choice that is nearly universal, closer
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Texas needs school choice to expand opportunity for students | Opinion
Students shouldn't be stuck in bad schools based on their zip code. The proposed educational savings account program in the Texas Legislature is a step forward.
East Texas Rep says school choice will pass in State House
School choice may soon pass it's final hurdle in the Texas House of Representatives. Visit this article to learn more: KETK/FOX51 News covers East Texas, bringing you the latest local stories, weather,
“Texas Two-Step”: A look at House Bills 2 and 3 for funding of school choice initiatives
School choice has already passed in the Senate, but now two bills that go hand in hand with school choice have been filed in the House on February 20th.
Texas House unveils its own 'school choice' legislation with House Bill 2, 3
Like the Texas Senate, the House calls for a cash incentive paid from taxes for families who want to switch their kids from public to private school. But unlike the Senate, the House tied the amount of that incentive to public school funding.
School vouchers headed for battle royal in the Texas Legislature
A private school voucher program, Gov. Greg Abbott's top priority of this year's legislative session, is inching closer to passage, but opponents haven't given up the fight. Why it matters: Public school advocates warn that vouchers could harm public schools,
Texas Senate committee advances bill to increase school safety funding to districts
Many school districts have struggled to afford the cost of complying with House Bill 3 from 2023, which requires schools to have an armed officer on each campus.
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Texas school voucher bills want to prioritize low-income families but also be open to all students
Neither of the Legislature’s voucher bills require private schools to accept certain students, which some warn could block ...
Would Texas football suffer because of school choice? Gov. Abbott, coaches clash over ESAs
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said plans for a school voucher-style program won’t have a negative impact on one of the state’s most ...
Legacy Christian Academy celebrates growth with new middle school
The new campus features modern classrooms, a science lab, and a computer lab, providing more learning opportunities as ...
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Texas may change how schools select library books. Critics say it could lead to more bans.
Senate Bill 13 would create school library advisory councils largely made up of parents. It would give school boards, rather ...
Survey: Majority polled, including Black Texans, support ESA becoming reality
A majority of registered voters polled, 63%, support a proposal to create Texas’ first Education Savings Account program, ...
Corpus Christi teachers, union supporters march for public education
Two dozen community members marched downtown Tuesday, showing concern for state voucher plans and threats to the U.S.
Families face tough choices in special education. Here’s how 3 are thinking about the voucher debate.
Parents of children with disabilities are divided on whether they should move their kids into specialized schools under a ...
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House Speaker Dustin Burrows on lowering taxes, school choice, Texas Lottery | Texas: The Issue is
House Speaker Dustin Burrows sits down with FOX 7's Rudy Koski to talk about property tax cuts, school choice and the future ...