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Texas House Moves Forward With Controversial School Voucher Bill
A middle-of-the-night vote in the Texas House of Representatives has given initial approval to Senate Bill 2, and Governor Abbott can finally declare that he got his wish. Senate Bill 2 is the controversial Texas bill that approves a $1 billion school voucher program—a program that will significantly shift the way funds earmarked for public education are used in the state.
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Voucher vote updates: Texas House approves voucher proposalIn another marathon effort that ended early Thursday, the Texas House debated and approved Senate Bill 2, which would create ...
House GOP passes voucher bill that could limit Black students' access to private school education in Texas, widening educational disparities.
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Lambert flips to support HB2 after changes to voucher programHB2 and SB2 — two bills that sparked concern among many lawmakers, particularly from rural areas, over the potential harm of ...
The Texas Tribune on MSN1d
'It’s what’s best for a very select few': Some Texans skeptical about vouchers as they near the finish lineTexas Republican lawmakers in regions known for support of public schools defended voting for vouchers, saying they gained ...
In a joint interview, the two main drivers of the bill said the final product may be on Governor Abbott’s desk this week.
The bill would let families use taxpayer dollars for private school. It still has a couple of hurdles before becoming law.
The Texas Tribune on MSN5d
In historic first, Texas House approves private school voucher programThe bill would let families use taxpayer dollars for their children’s private schooling. Lawmakers also signed off on a ...
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