US EditionTexas Speaker pulls constitutional amendments after reported Democratic threat
- The Texas House of Representatives has given initial approval to Senate Bill 2, which establishes a $1 billion school voucher program, marking an important milestone for Governor Abbott.
- Senate Bill 2 will allow up to $10,000 per student, with $11,500 for students with disabilities, and aims to expand school choice in Texas.
- Opponents of the bill, including all Democrats and two Republican representatives, argue that the program redirects public funds to private institutions, thereby harming public schools.
- Supporters, including Governor Abbott, claim the voucher program offers parental choice and will benefit parents seeking better educational options outside of public schools.
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Texas Speaker pulls constitutional amendments after reported Democratic threat
AUSTIN (Nexstar) — Leading up to the anticipated Education Savings Accounts (ESAs) vote last Wednesday, the Texas Tribune said more than 50 House Democrats threatened to vote against every proposed constitutional amendment if Republicans didn't help them put the ESA legislation to a public vote. The vote to pass passed on party lines. On the Republican side, only former Speaker Dade Phelan, R – Beaumont, and Gary VanDeaver, R – New Boston, voted…
School choice voucher authors talk next steps in education overhaul
Governor Abbott’s controversial top priority is closer to his desk than ever before in Austin. School choice vouchers through education savings accounts will let parents use public school money on private and home schools. The main drivers of the bill tell NBC 5 this proposal could be on the Governor’s desk by the end of the week. The program is a billion dollars, enough for roughly 100,000 students to use public money to go to private school. I…
The Spectator P.M. Ep. 132: School Choice Makes Strides in Texas - The American Spectator | USA News and Politics
In an 86-61 vote, the Texas House passed Gov. Greg Abbott’s private school choice program last week. The proposed $1 billion program would enable Texas students to receive scholarships to attend private school, or use the funds for tutoring or other educational expenses. (READ MORE: Your Facebook Friends Are Wrong About Educational Freedom) Join Ellie Gardey Holmes and Lyrah Margo on this episode of The Spectator P.M. Podcast as they praise scho…
Texas Legislature Votes for School Choice
The Texas Legislature passed a bill establishing an education savings account (ESA) program, providing money for families to pay for private school tuition or homeschooling. The House also approved more funding for public schools and teacher salaries. Texas Values, a Focus on the Family-allied family policy council, supported the legislation Director of Government Relations Mary Elizabeth Castle said the bill “would make sure that parents have t…
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