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Texas Senate set to send private school voucher bill to Abbott's desk: 'Ready to sign'
Texas Republicans' sweeping private school voucher plan could be sent to Gov. Greg Abbott's desk as early as next week. Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said Friday that he’d urge the Texas Senate to accept the ...
Idaho Gave Families $50M to Spend on Private Education. Then It Ended a $30M Program Used by Public School Families.
A Republican lawmaker said ending an Idaho program that helped public school students buy laptops and other materials wasn’t ...
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In Private School Voucher Push, Gov. Abbott Breaks Through by Playing Hardball
Private school voucher bill passes House, giving victory to Gov. Abbott despite use of threats and other hardball tactics to secure votes.
School Vouchers Promise Better Education—This Report Raises Doubts
The report says students from lower-income households face numerous barriers when it comes to voucher programs that direct ...
Voucher vote updates: Bid to send voucher plan for statewide vote is defeated
After the Texas House approved more money for schools in a bipartisan vote, it began debate on school vouchers.
Texas’ voucherlike school tuition plan on fast track after Patrick backs latest proposal
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick wants the Senate to accept the latest version of the school choice proposal that would create education ...
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Voucher vote updates: Watch the Texas House debate education savings accounts and public school funding
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