Texas Senate gives initial approval to ‘school choice’ bill on largely party-line vote
Senate Bill 2 would devote public money to defray the cost of private education. Early plans would set aside $1 billion.
Texas Senate passes bill to allocate $1 billion in tax dollars for private school tuition
The Republican-led Texas Senate passed one of Gov. Greg Abbott's top legislative priorities Wednesday: school choice. The vote came along party lines, 20-11. It came after hours of debate that began after 12:30 p.m. Wednesday. Lawmakers approved a number of amendments to Senate Bill 2.
Texas Senate approves education savings account bill
Texas Senators are debating Senate Bill 2 on the chamber floor, the piece of legislation that carries an education savings account (ESA) program that was recently declared an emergency item by Gov. Greg Abbott.
Texas school voucher bill heads to Senate floor
The Texas Senate is expected to approve a school voucher bill today. Senate Bill 2 would allow families to use taxpayer dollars to fund private school education. The money would be administered through savings accounts.
Texas Senate expected to vote on school choice bill Wednesday
AUSTIN – The Texas Senate is expected to approve a “school choice” bill Wednesday that would let families use taxpayer dollars for private school education – the first major step for Gov. Greg Abbott’s top legislative priority.
Texas Senate debates amendments to education savings account bill as it gets closer to passing
Despite being called a "voucher scam" by some Democrats, Republicans believe Senate Bill 2 will help cover services like tutoring, behavioral therapy, school uniforms, and more.
Texas House Democrats push back against Senate Bill 2, school choice plan
Texas House Democrats gathered on Monday to issue a call for action concerning Senate Bill 2, a new attempt at school choice in Texas.
Texas Senate Education Committee Advances Controversial School Voucher Bill, SB-2, as Gov. Abbott Moves to Fast-Track
The Texas Senate Education Committee advanced a controversial school voucher bill, SB-2, for a full Senate vote.
'Largest launch in American history': Texas Senate poised to pass school voucher bill
By print deadline Wednesday, the Texas Senate was poised to pass a school voucher bill that would offer $10,000 to students for private school tuition
Watch: Texas Senate debating creation of school voucher program
Senate Bill 2 would create state-managed education savings accounts that let families use public funds to subsidize private school tuition. Opponents question whether the bill would help low-income families.
A fast-tracked school vouchers bill will head to Texas House this week
Lt. Gov Dan Patrick says Texas senators are set to send their proposal for school choice like a "rocket ship" over to the Texas House this week. "We're going to pass it off the [Senate] floor next Wednesday,
'It could be totally dismantled' | Retired educator voices concerns for Teacher Retirement System of Texas if Senate Bill 2 is approved
The actuarial analysis for Texas SB2 found that even a small decrease in the number of people paying into the TRS could make ...
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Texas Senate committee quickly ushers school voucher bill, full chamber consideration next
Senate Bill 2 — the voucher proposal sometimes called "school choice" or education savings accounts — was quickly approved Tuesday evening by the committee, which advanced it for consideration ...
Texas State Teachers Association warns that voucher bill will hurt teachers' pay
According to TSTA, while Senate Bill 2 has an initial cost of about $1 billion, the bill is expected to balloon up to $6 ...
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Texas Dems react to Abbott's address, SB 2
Texas House Democrats gathered Monday outside a Pflugerville ISD school to push back against Senate Bill 2 and Gov. Greg Abbott's efforts to bring school choice to Texas.