Gov. Abbott Signs $8.5 Billion School Funding Bill into Law
TL;DR
Texas has signed an $8.5 billion school funding bill, HB 2, marking the largest recent investment in public education, including teacher pay raises, targeted support staff funding, and new approaches to special education funding, with some provisions taking effect in September 2023 and others in 2026-27, aiming to improve educational quality and safety across the state.
- Gov. Greg Abbott signs $8.5 billion public education funding plan into law. Here’s how it works. The Texas Tribune
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- Northside ISD leader says funding bill does little to help schools San Antonio Express-News
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