Add it all up, and Abbott now appears to have the votes to get ESAs or a similar program through the state House. "Counting what I call only true hardcore school choice proponents, there are 79 votes in favor in the Texas House. It takes 76 votes to get it passed," he said at a ...
There are a variety of school choice options available for many of the 7.1 million children living in Texas. Families in Texas can choose from traditional public schools, public charter schools, public magnet schools, private schools, online academies, a
Last year, the fight over ESAs in Texas derailed several other education proposals, including bills that would’ve boosted teacher pay and increased the base amount of money public schools receive per student. Related:What Texas could do for teachers – if the school choice fi...
School Choice Candidates Win Big in Texas Republican Primary March 6, 2024Kaitlin Housler Candidates who support school choice won big in Republican primaries Tuesday night in Texas. The majority of Republican primary voters also passed a nonbinding proposition supporting school choice. ...
Texas lawmakers are debating a plan to provide up to $10,000 per family for private school tuition. This may not cover full costs, as some schools charge more. Demand for private schools is expected to rise, but families will still need to pay the difference.Feb 6, 2025...
An amendment filed by State Representative Abel Herrero, D-Robstown would ban using state dollars for education savings accounts or any voucher-like program. If passed, it would present a major hurdle for any school choice bill that would move though the Texas House. ...
This disagreement over school choice or vouchers will likely be the biggest battle this legislative session. The Senate will pass it, just like last session, and in the House, Gov. Abbott has said he now has the votes to get it passed. Both chambers have each proposed spending $6....
School choice is surging in popularity: 74% of parents with school-aged children want control over their children’s education dollars. Here in Texas, a majority from across the political spectrum is on board. Now that state legislators have convened for
They need to be part of a 21st century education—and they can be—through a system of school choice. The best example has been proposed as Texas Senate Bill 276, which would allow money to follow the child, rather than requiring the child follow the money. Any conversation that we have...
When CBS News Texas spoke with Sen. Creighton Friday, he said the governor would likely expand the call to include teacher pay raises, but only after his school choice bill passes. House Speaker Dade Phelan told reporters that the House would only pass school choice if there's also a bill...