Austin ISD officials say focus on vouchers has overshadowed needs of Texas public schools

Officials with the largest school district in Central Texas — Austin ISD — say the focus on school vouchers during this legislative session has come at the expense of other priorities.

Creighton and other supporters, including Gov. Greg Abbott, say vouchers give families the opportunity to get the education that is best for their kids. And despite the high price tag, they claim vouchers won’t hurt public school funding. "It feels like our schools and the future of our teacher workforce is being held hostage by a very small number of people who support this voucher language," said Daphne Hoffacker, the advocacy chair for theThe Senate’s version of HB 100 had another important change: It increased what's known as the basic allotment — the minimum amount the state must spend per student — by only $50.

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