Debate on House’s school voucher bill centers on a question: Should wealthy Texans be included?
In a hearing on House Bill 3, Republicans argued the program should be open to all students while Democrats criticized outcomes in other states.
House committee members clash over details of proposed Texas school voucher bill
Members of the House Committee on Public Education clashed over the details of a school voucher bill — a topic that for the past couple of years has driven a wedge in the Republican Party and prompted Gov. Greg Abbott last year to help unseat incumbent Republican lawmakers who stood against a "school choice" proposal in 2023.
Texas House debates school voucher bill late into the night — Here’s what happened
A Texas House committee's public hearing on a controversial school voucher bill continued into the early morning hours Wednesday. Lawmakers and residents voiced strong opinions on both sides. The House Public Education Committee began the hearing at 8 a.
Shea: 'Education freedom' vouchers bill is a step toward giving up on NH public schools
Universal public education was established here in the United States during the second half of the 19th century. The system has worked best when supported collaboratively by our federal government, state governments,
School Voucher bill heats up on Texas House committee floor
Lawmakers debated on House Bill 3, which would create an education savings account for families to spend taxpayer money on private tuition.
Texas House Republicans get an earful from the opposition on proposed school voucher program
If passed, the legislation would create a program where parents could use state tax dollars toward sending their kids to private schools. While it’s a priority for many Republicans, those opposed to the idea aren’t staying quiet.
Dozens of Texans speak about school voucher bill at committee meeting in Texas legislative session
President Trump is vowing to “lead the charge” to unseat Republican Rep. Thomas Massie (Ky.), who has said he will not support the GOP’s short-term government funding bill ahead of Friday’s shutdown deadline. Trump began a Truth Social post late Monday night by thanking the House Freedom Caucus for backing the stopgap funding package and…
Public pushes back on Texas school voucher bill in daylong hearing
During a marathon meeting at the Texas Capitol, public education advocates picked apart House Bill 3, which has the backing of Republican Governor Greg Abbott and looks likely to advance.
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Voucher bills want to prioritize low-income families and be open to all, but goals might be at odds
Neither of the Legislature's voucher bills require private schools to accept certain students, which some warn could block ...
Legislators from Oak Ridge weigh in on Medicaid, vouchers, immigration and toxic products
Lt. Gov. Randy McNally pointed out he reprents not only Oak Ridge, but part of Knox County where there are failing schools.
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NH Republicans vote to remove income limits on 'education freedom' vouchers
Republicans hailed the universal funds as victory for school choice. Democrats say it's spending out of control and an attack ...
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Voucher bills want to prioritize low-income families and be open to all students. Those goals might be at odds.
AUSTIN, Texas — In public hearings, during Capitol floor debates and in rooms packed with their constituents, Texas lawmakers have pitched school vouchers as a tool that will primarily benefit ...