The ongoing debate over school choice in Texas.
TL;DR
The Texas Senate has approved a bill that would create an education savings account program, allowing parents to use state funds to pay for private schools. The bill now moves to the House, where it is expected to face opposition. The Senate also voted unanimously for a bill that would give a one-time bonus to teachers. The education savings account program has been a top cause of Gov. Greg Abbott, but has faced opposition from public education advocates.
Topics:nationeducation#education#education-savings-account#private-schools#public-education#school-vouchers#texas-senate
- Texas Senate passes education savings accounts bill The Texas Tribune
- Texas House votes against using public funding for school vouchers KVUE.com
- Case for more school choice in Texas falls flat in rural areas The Texas Tribune
- Texans beware: School vouchers are bad for kids and taxpayers (Opinion) Houston Chronicle
- Gov. Abbott visits Christian schools on school choice tour The Dallas Morning News
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