With vouchers likely to pass, Texas educators push for funding — and accountability
KERA — With vouchers likely to pass, Texas educators push for funding — and accountability.
Texas education board wants more control over library books | The Texas Tribune
TEXAS TRIBUNE — A majority of the panel voted to call on the Texas Legislature to pass a state law giving members the authority to determine age-appropriate books for students.
School bonds failed across Texas. What happens now?
TEXAS TRIBUNE – Texas voters rejected 20 of 35 bond propositions put forward by 19 school districts in November.
Bill: HB 1456
Relating to the creation of the office of inspector general at the Texas Education Agency to investigate complaints by parents of children enrolled in public school.
Bill: SB 401
Relating to the participation by non-enrolled students in University Interscholastic League-sponsored activities.
Texas Legislature will approve school vouchers and boost public education funds next year, Abbott says
TEXAS TRIBUNE – Last year, Abbott refused to give public schools a major raise without passing a voucher program. His tone was more conciliatory after Election Day.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick names private school vouchers as his top legislative priority
TEXAS TRIBUNE – School voucher supporters say they have the votes to get a bill across both the Texas Senate, led by Patrick, and the House, which has repeatedly blocked such proposals.
Bill: HJR 92
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing a parent’s right to direct the education of the parent’s child.
Bill: HB 1282
Relating to the enforcement of the prohibition on passing a school bus using images and video from a school bus infraction detection system.
Bill: HB 284
Relating to the establishment of an ombudsman for parents of children enrolled in public school.
