Texas Senate passes $1 billion school choice bill From the Senate, the bill will head to the House. Feb 9 Gov. Abbott says he remains "very confident" school choice will pass this year On Wednesday, the Senate is widely expected to pass its version of a school choice bill. ...
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
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott named school choice a top priority in the 2023 legislative session. Both the Senate and Houseintroduced bills that would create education savings accountsfor students to use on private school tuition or alternative schooling and other education-related costs. But, at the end...
School choice bill raises concerns for families in Keller; House set to review controversial bill Keller ISD is considering splitting the district in two in order to help achieve "long-term financial stability." Feb 12 Texas and Trump boost cooperation to prevent illegal immigration at the bor...
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. ...
The latest results of the special session called on October 10th by Governor Greg Abbott to enact a school choice bill are a victory for the majority – the same status quo whose least advantaged students are only twenty percent proficient in the basics. House Democrats have introduced a $40...
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
Some fear the chaplains bill, along with the likely passage of the Ten Commandments legislation, would add to the acrimony over religion that’s already gripping some local school boards. "We have seen a systematic push by certain groups to push the boundaries and erode the separations...
East Texas senator was only Republican to vote against school choice bill February 7, 2025 Support Systems Sen. Nichols is worried that SB 2 would create a “new form of segregation,” one… Texas Celebrating Black History Month: Impact of Biden’s pardon on Marcus Garvey February 7, 2025...
The news of Texas covered today includes: Our Lone Star story of the day: Once again, for the sixth time, the Texas Senate has passed a true school choice bill, SB 2. It's now up to the House to get it passed and without mucking it up to …[Read More...] ...