Jan 23, 2025 · School vouchers, often referred to as “school choice” programs, use public funds to help families pay for their children’s private education. Supporters say families should receive state...

2 days ago · School choice, vouchers and the future of Texas education Updated: Jan. 28, 2025 SB 2 advanced in a 19-12 vote over Democratic opposition and now goes to the Texas House.

1 day ago · A proposal creating a voucher-like program where public funds could be used towards private schools was passed by the Texas Senate Wednesday, just days after Gov. Greg Abbott made it an emergency item for the current legislative session.. The vote on Senate Bill 2 also comes less than a week since the Texas Senate Education Committee quickly moved the bill …

2 days ago · 2:06 p.m. - Creighton on having the capacity in private schools: "We don't know yet how many applications there will be in this program" 1:57 p.m. - "Rural Texas gets screwed on this deal, let's ...

1 day ago · The Texas Senate easily passed a school voucher bill Wednesday night. Senate Bill 2 would allow families to use taxpayer dollars to fund a child's education at an accredited private school.

Jan 24, 2025 · Senate Bill 2 starts a new debate on a school voucher program in Texas. A funding proposal would allow up to 100,000 K-12 students who want to enroll to a private school to participate.

Jan 24, 2025 · After years of hitting a brick wall, school voucher advocates in Texas entered this 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.

Feb 9, 2023 · Texas school voucher proposal quickly clears first hurdle of the legislative session; Texas Senate proposes extensive school voucher-like program with $1 billion price tag

2 days ago · According to the bill text, the Senate is proposing a $10,000 voucher for students looking to leave public school to attend a private school. The number rises to $11,500 for a student needing ...

20 hours ago · AUSTIN, Texas (KLTV) - School vouchers took one step closer to becoming law last night, passing the Texas Senate largely along party lines. State Sen. Robert Nichols (R-Jacksonville) was the only Republican to vote against SB 2.. The senate bill outlines how much each student would receive from the program, which anyone could apply for.