PUBLISHED 9:02 PM CDT May 22, 2023AUSTIN, Texas — In a last-ditch effort to pass a “school choice” bill this legislative session, Senate Republicans are coupling the contentious voucher-like program with a House bill related to teacher pay. Senate Republicans are coupling the voucher-like program with a House bill related to teacher pay
The education savings account aims to be available to the more than 5 million Texas public school students, with some priority given to those in underperforming campuses Republican senators on the committee also touted how the amended bill brings $9 billion to school districts and will increase the amount schools get per student by $50. The House originally proposed a $90 increase.
“Just as we’re funding the border, just as we’re funding property tax relief and reform, just as we’re strengthening our Texas electric grid, just as we’re putting health care initiatives in place with surplus dollars, we’re also funding education opportunities for moms and dads to make decisions for their kids,” he said.
Senate Democrats who initially felt House Bill 100 was a good bill were also disappointed by the changes. If the amended version does pass the full Senate, they believe it will be met with major resistance from House lawmakers.
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