House Bill 612, by Representative Matt Shaheen, proposes Education Savings Accounts (ESAs) to enhance parental choice. However, it raises concerns about accountability and support for students with disabilities.
The election results are in, and Texas public education faces new challenges. The 89th legislative session will see a battle between pro-voucher advocates and public education supporters. Advocacy efforts must focus on accountability and transparency to ensure politicians are held responsible for their actions and decisions.
Election Day is upon us, unfolding like a cinematic drama packed with thrills, cheers, and maybe a few tears. Some will celebrate the results, others may feel disillusioned, and some will simply move on.
KSAT - After years of hitting a brick wall, school voucher advocates in Texas are entering next year’s legislative session with better odds than ever of passing a measure that would let parents use public money to pay for their kids’ private schooling.
TEXAS STANDARD -- The article from Texas Standard discusses the priorities of public school advocates for the upcoming 2025 legislative session. Key issues include increasing school funding, investing in teacher recruitment and retention, and opposing voucher programs that divert public funds to private schools. Advocates emphasize the need for transparency and accountability in how schools use public tax dollars.
COMMUNITY IMPACT -- Texas lawmakers will begin the next legislative session with a projected $20 billion surplus, according to state Comptroller Glenn Hegar. This surplus is expected to address key issues such as transportation, water infrastructure, and education. Lawmakers are also considering the implementation of school voucher programs, despite previous proposals failing to pass in earlier sessions.
CBS Austin -- The article from CBS Austin highlights the escalating debate over education policy in Texas, focusing on the push for school choice and the introduction of voucher programs. It emphasizes the tension between allocating taxpayer money for private schools and the need to increase funding for public schools, which has remained stagnant since before the pandemic.
CBS NEWS - Texas Education Agency data reveals the types of teaching certifications allegedly bought by at least 50 educators who occupied classrooms in North Texas.
