School choice, vouchers and the future of Texas education
Opponents worry a voucher program would strip vital funds away from already cash-strapped public schools. Texas lawmakers and Gov. Greg Abbott say the Legislature will create a voucher program this year.
Texas Senate passes bill creating $1 billion school voucher-like program
After seven hours of debate over SB 2 on the Senate floor Wednesday, the chamber suspended rules so that they could expedite the process and send it to the Texas House for consideration.
Gov. Greg Abbott on the border, school vouchers and betting in Texas
Texas Governor Greg Abbott talked about several issues that are top of mind for Texans, including border security, school vouchers, tariffs and legalizing online betting.
Do Texas School Vouchers Cover Average Private School Tuition?
$11,050 is the average tuition among all K-12 private schools in Texas. $10,729 is the average cost of tuition at private elementary schools. $12,161 is the average cost of tuition at secondary schools.
Texas school voucher bill arrives in House, speaker says proposal has enough support
Top Republicans praised the Texas Senate's passage of "school choice" legislation as the proposal advances to the House where it was defeated in 2023.
Parents raise concerns over Texas' school voucher bill
The bill was passed in the Texas Senate earlier this week. It would use taxpayer money to help families pay for private school.
Texas school choice voucher debate continues as bill advances to house
The debate over school choice vouchers in Texas is heating up as Senate Bill 2, which proposes an education savings account program, moves to the
School voucher bill to be tested in Texas house
School voucher bill to be tested in Texas house
Property taxes, school vouchers and more: Join our Zoom event on the 2025 Texas legislative session
Houston Chronicle Live is a virtual event series that peel back the curtains on our newsroom. Readers are invited to join us ...
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How Trump school voucher order could affect Michigan's private and homeschool landscape
While Michigan's constitution forbids the use of public money for private school, President Trump could sidestep a ...
With vouchers fast-tracked, other Texas public education issues to watch this session
It only took the Texas Senate 22 days from the start of this year’s legislative session to introduce, debate and pass its ...
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School vouchers: Clarksville-Montgomery County legislators on how they voted and why
The Tennessee legislature's vote to approve school vouchers divided the Montgomery County delegation, with Rep. Aron Maberry ...
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School vouchers bill passes the Senate; Representative Curry thinks it will pass the House
The school vouchers bill has passed the Senate, and Representative Curry expresses confidence that it will gain approval in ...
The number of NC private school vouchers has doubled. Here’s how to apply for one.
There’s been a 144% increase in the number of students getting a private school voucher since last school year.
Texas Senate passes school voucher bill: 'Largest launch in American history'
By print deadline Wednesday, the Texas Senate was poised to pass a school voucher bill that would offer $10,000 to students ...
How School Vouchers Could Change Education in Tennessee
"I've long believed we can have the best public schools and give parents a choice in their child's education, regardless of ...
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Tennessee Gov. Lee champions school vouchers, economic innovation in state of the state address
Gov. Bill Lee used his state of the state speech on Monday to take a victory lap. He touted legislative wins from last ...