US EditionIn historic first, Texas House approves private school voucher program
- The Texas House gave preliminary approval to Senate Bill 2 early Thursday, which creates a $1 billion voucher program.
- Governor Abbott pushed for the bill's approval to give families funds for private education, a top priority.
- The bill allows families to use public money for private school tuition and related expenses, like textbooks and transportation.
- The vote was 85-63 and Abbott stated it was an 'extraordinary victory' for parents seeking more educational options.
- The bill now heads to the Senate; if passed, it could shift public funds from schools, impacting public education funding and resources.
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How the $1 billion Texas school voucher program could have a nationwide ripple effect
“A direct assault on the Texas public education system.” That’s how social justice groups like the Texas Freedom Network are describing the passage of a bill that would create a $1 billion school voucher program in the state. The Texas House passed Senate Bill 2 early Thursday, with support from Gov. Greg Abbott, who has championed school vouchers. These taxpayer-funded subsidies divert money away from public schools, allowing families to use th…
Texas House Approves Legislation That May Establish A Private School Voucher Program
Source: Houston Chronicle/Hearst Newspapers / Getty Texas lawmakers have taken a significant step toward the potential passage of Senate Bill 2, a measure that would create a statewide school voucher program. As reported by KHOU11, on April 17, the Texas House voted 85-63 to advance SB 2, with two Republicans joining Democrats in opposition. Governor Greg Abbott, a strong advocate for vouchers, hailed the vote as an “extraordinary victory.” Abbo…
In historic first, Texas House approves private school voucher program - Orange Leader
In historic first, Texas House approves private school voucher program By Jaden Edison and Jasper Scherer, The Texas Tribune April 17, 2025 “In historic first, Texas House approves private school voucher program” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribun…
Texas House passes school choice bill, priming pump for a national option: 'Texas government school monopoly has fallen'
After trying over the course of decades to surmount obstacles laid before them by Democrats and opponents in their own party, Texas Republicans proved successful Thursday in passing universal school choice legislation in a 86-63 vote.The passage of Texas Senate Bill 2 — which came despite the opposition of nominal Republican state Reps. Dade Phelan and Gary VanDeaver, and after 11 hours of debate — is a major victory for parents statewide, as we…
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