Texas, House Bill and school choice

“Texas Two-Step”: A look at House Bills 2 and 3 for funding of school choice initiatives
School choice has already passed in the Senate, but now two bills that go hand in hand with school choice have been filed in the House on February 20th.
Under Texas House bill, value of education savings accounts would be tied to public school funding
The proposal sets a few possible points of contention between the House and Senate, including how much money should families get through the program.
Brazos Valley school leaders voice concerns over Texas bills on funding, school choice
BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) - A new bill introduced in the Texas House could impact the state’s education system, bringing both expanded school choice options and concerns about public school funding.
Texas House Advances Controversial Private School Voucher Bill Amid Public Education Debate
Texas House Bill 3 introduces private school vouchers, stirring debate about educational funding and school choice.
Texas House unveils final version to fund education, school choice
House Bills 2 and 3 are being dubbed the Texas Two Step. Trump’s endorsement helped propel Ron DeSantis in the 2018 Republican gubernatorial primary. The "Zero Day" star and "Late Show" host Stephen Colbert let a haunting silence hang in the air for several seconds.
Under Texas House bill, value of education savings accounts would be tied to state and local funding
The proposal sets a few possible points of contention between the House and Senate, including how much money should families get through the program.
Texas House unveils school voucher, $8B school finance bills: 'One size does not fit all'
Texas House lawmakers filed a sweep of education-related legislation Thursday including a school voucher proposal and a funding bill that would invest $8 billion in public education. The bills are the House’s answer to the Texas Senate’s swift action early this session to advance education legislation,
Overhaul of schools’ STAAR test proposed by Texas House bill
The bill would require the state to reduce the test’s length, prioritize post-secondary preparation and launch a revamped version by 2026.
Texas House unveils its private school voucher bill
Families participating in the program could receive about 85% of the amount public schools collect for each attending student from the state and local sources.
Texas lawmakers look to pass school vouchers, boost school funding
Education is a major focus of the Texas Legislature this year, from teacher pay and training to tuition support for private education and homeschooling. Why it matters: Republican lawmakers' approach to education could harm public schools even as the legislators look to direct more money toward classrooms.
Greg Abbott Defends Plan To Overhaul Texas Education
Texas Governor Greg Abbott pledged to implement a private school voucher-style program on Wednesday during an address to ...
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Historic $5 Billion Texas Bill Proposes Major Teacher Salary Increase and Free Pre-K for Educators' Kids
Texas is advancing SB 26, a bill proposing significant teacher salary raises and free pre-K for educators' children, aiming ...
What are Texas’ plans for a school voucher-style program? Here’s a look at the proposals
Public school advocates oppose any plan resembling school vouchers saying such programs drain resources from the campuses ...
Could the Texas Education Agency cease to exist? This new bill may allow it.
State Rep. Andy Hopper files bill to abolish the Texas Education Agency, transferring its powers to the State Board of ...
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What Texas could lose if the Education Department is dismantled
Jacque Schrag/Axios President Trump's pledge to dismantle the Department of Education could cost red states like Texas more than blue states. Why it matters: Public school funding mainly comes from ...
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Texas Senate bill would give public school teachers free pre-K and raises based on experience and performance
The proposal would expand a program that allows districts to award bonuses to educators based on their students’ academic ...
Texas House bill would ban cellphones in schools: 'Kids are facing a mental health crisis'
Lakeway, has filed a bill that would ban student cellphones in Texas schools. House Bill 515 follows a nationwide trend.
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Texas Teacher Retirement System leader says Senate voucher proposal would not harm retirement funds
A recent budget analysis noted the Texas Senate’s voucher bill could affect the fund if it leads students and teachers to ...