3 days ago · The Senate bill does not require participants to take the same state standardized tests that public school students take annually, which some voucher opponents and school officials argue creates ...

2 days ago · Austin — The Texas Senate has given final approval to a school voucher bill authored by a Southeast Texas lawmaker, sending it to the Texas House. The bill written by Sen. Brandon Creighton advanced in a 19-12 vote. Lt. Governor Dan Patrick said he wouldn't mind keeping senators in session until 4 a.m., but they quickly moved through amendments and give final approval by about 7 p.m.

2 days ago · A proposal creating a voucher-like program where public funds could be used towards private schools was passed by the Texas Senate Wednesday, just days after Gov. Greg Abbott made it an emergency item for the current legislative session.. The vote on Senate Bill 2 also comes less than a week since the Texas Senate Education Committee quickly moved the bill …

2 days ago · The Texas Senate easily passed a school voucher bill Wednesday night. Senate Bill 2 would allow families to use taxpayer dollars to fund a child's education at an accredited private school.

2 days ago · Ultimately, Senate Bill 2 passed with a 19-12 vote in the Texas Senate. The bill aims to create an Education Savings Account Program and is expected to pass the majority Republican Texas Senate ...

Jan 23, 2025 · The Texas Senate's initial school voucher proposal would give families who opt out of the state's public schools $10,000 per child a year to help them pay for private tuition.

2 days ago · The Texas Senate easily passed a school voucher bill Wednesday night that proposes to give families access to public money to pay for private school tuition and some homeschooling costs. The swift ...

Jan 24, 2025 · Senate Bill 2 starts a new debate on a school voucher program in Texas. A funding proposal would allow up to 100,000 K-12 students who want to enroll to a private school to participate.

Jan 24, 2025 · The Texas Senate revealed a bill on Friday to create an education savings accounts program, a top priority for Gov. Greg Abbott and top lawmakers after a similar bill failed to pass last legislative session.

Jan 29, 2025 · The Texas Senate Education Committee on Tuesday night voted to advance school voucher legislation for a full vote in the Senate after hours of public testimony largely focused on whether the proposal would live up to its promise of prioritizing low-income families and children with disabilities.