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Texas Senate school voucher proposal would give students $10,000 for private schooling
Two days after the Texas Senate pledged $1 billion for a school voucher program, Sen. Brandon Creighton unveiled legislation that would offer $10,000 to most children who choose to enroll in private school to help pay for tuition and other educational costs.
Texas House, Senate propose new money for school choice, extra funding for public schools, & more property tax relief
There's also about $6.5 billion in additional money for property tax relief on top of what was passed two years ago. That may include what the Senate has proposed, which is an increase in the homestead exemption from $100,000 to $140,000 for most homeowners. For seniors, the exemption would rise from $110,000 to $150,000.
School choice, vouchers and the future of Texas education
Supporters say families should receive state support to send their child to a different school if public schools aren't adequately serving them. Opponents worry a voucher program would strip vital funds away from already cash-strapped public schools.
Texas Senate reveals school voucher proposal
Senate Bill 2 would provide education savings accounts from taxpayer money for families who are interested in private education over public — up to $10,000 a year per student. But not everyone is on board.
Texas Senate’s voucher proposal would give families $10,000 to fund students’ private school
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.
Texas lawmakers reveal plans for property tax cuts and school vouchers in new budget proposals
Texas lawmakers have unveiled their proposed state budgets for the next two years, prioritizing property tax relief and school vouchers.
Texas school choice takes center stage with Senate bill for Education Savings Account Program
The first glimpse of Texas' Education Savings Account Program, a major legislative priority for Governor Greg Abbott, has ...
Texas fight over ‘school choice’ begins with bill filing, hearing set
Texas’ fight over spending public money on private school tuition begins in earnest next week. Sen. Brandon Creighton, ...
Trump's proposed mass deportation plan has some Texas schools on high alert
President Donald Trump has threatened mass deportations of immigrants, potentially expanding the "expedited removal" program ...
Texas Medical School Leader Quits After NBC News Shows Bodies Used Without Consent
A yearlong NBC News investigation uncovered a "flourishing business" being run by a Texas medical school, providing ...
Are schools closed today? See list of Texas schools that canceled Wednesday classes
After many Texas schools and colleges closed Tuesday due to winter weather, several have extended closures through Wednesday.
North Texas school staffer describes incident with student that led to her fall and broken wrist
The incident happened Tuesday at Collins Intermediate School, the same campus where an assistant principal was severely ...
Texas budget writers prioritize school vouchers, teacher raises and border security in early drafts
Both chambers set aside $1 billion for a voucher-like education savings account program — double what was on the table two ...
Second grader killed when the child's coat got caught in a car door during school drop off
A North Texas community is mourning the death of a second-grader who was killed in a “tragic accident” when the child’s coat ...