Texas Senate debates education savings account bill
Texas Senators are debating Senate Bill 2 on the chamber floor, the piece of legislation that carries an education savings account (ESA) program that was recently declared an emergency item by Gov. Greg Abbott.
Texas Senate to debate school voucher program
Senate Bill 2 would create state-managed education savings accounts that let families use public funds to subsidize private school tuition. Opponents question whether the bill would help low-income families.
Texas school voucher bill heads to Senate floor
AUSTIN, Texas - The Texas Senate 's plans for school vouchers could head to the Senate floor as early as Wednesday. Like previous bills from past sessions, the bill would create "education savings accounts" that incentivize pulling students from public school to attend private schools.
The Texas Senate votes on school choice today. Here’s what to know, how to watch
School choice, using public money for private education, is Gov. Greg. Abbott's top priority for the Texas Legislature. Senators takes up Senate Bill
Texas House Democrats push back against Senate Bill 2, school choice plan
Texas House Democrats gathered on Monday to issue a call for action concerning Senate Bill 2, a new attempt at school choice in Texas.
GOP-majority Texas Senate expected to pass school choice bill
Once passed in the Senate, the school choice bill will head to the House. Governor Abbott said he remains very confident that school choice will pass in the chamber, even though Democrats promise a fight.
Texas Senate expected to vote on school choice bill Wednesday
AUSTIN – The Texas Senate is expected to approve a “school choice” bill Wednesday that would let families use taxpayer dollars for private school education – the first major step for Gov. Greg Abbott’s top legislative priority.
Texas Senate votes today on school vouchers amidst heated debate
The bill, declared an “emergency item” by Governor Greg Abbott, aims to establish an education savings account program, providing families with $10,000 per student for private school tuition and related expenses.
'It could be totally dismantled' | Retired educator voices concerns for Teacher Retirement System of Texas if Senate Bill 2 is approved
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Texas State Teachers Association warns that voucher bill will hurt teachers' pay
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Texas Senate Education Committee Advances Controversial School Voucher Bill, SB-2, as Gov. Abbott Moves to Fast-Track
The Texas Senate Education Committee advanced a controversial school voucher bill, SB-2, for a full Senate vote.
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Texas Dems react to Abbott's address, SB 2
Texas House Democrats gathered Monday outside a Pflugerville ISD school to push back against Senate Bill 2 and Gov. Greg Abbott's efforts to bring school choice to Texas.
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Behavioral health bills move forward
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Want to have a say in an SB 2 town? Don't skip the deliberative session
Voting on town spending is going to be a bit more "deliberative" in Bedford this year. Although it might seem rudimentary for voters in towns that have long since adopted the state's official ballot ...