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These programs include education savings accounts, charter schools and vouchers specifically for private schools. School choice existed in Texas before the passage of this latest bill through ...
There are more than a half million homeschoolers in Texas, who some experts say could make up the bulk of the $1B program.
From left: Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, Gov. Greg Abbott, former Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey and House Speaker Dustin Burrows, R-Lubbock, speak about school vouchers during a press conference on March 25 ...
Texas is now the largest state with a school voucher program, and soon it's likely to spend more on school vouchers than any other state. But as the Texas Newsroom's Blaise Gainey reports ...
A Republican plan to expand private school vouchers nationwide was dealt a major setback when the Senate parliamentarian said ...
UISD's associate superintendent recently discussed the impact of SB 2, stating it may drain millions from public schools ...
Gov. Greg Abbott has already gotten behind state Sen. Kelly Hancock, who could oversee the state's private school voucher rollout.
A funding boost to the tune of $8.5 billion would usually be a cause for widespread celebration among Texas public schools.
Alvin ISD’s Operation Backpack has launched again this year, offering school supply vouchers to students in need throughout ...
Child care providers say funds from new education savings account program could help Tarrant families, but not all see the expansion as a win.
By Jaden Edison, The Texas Tribune May 29, 2025 "Texas Legislature approves $8.5 billion boost for public schools after years of stagnant funding" was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit ...