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Texas House passes billion-dollar school voucher bill
The legislation approved $10,000 annual funding for Texas families to allocate toward private education while homeschoolers could access up to $2,000.
School funding and voucher bills clear Texas House, but Senate approval is still needed
The education bill is now heading to the Senate after the House gave approval on Thursday. If a deal is reached, though, the bill will become public, and lawmakers will debate it in each chamber before a vote.
Texas House passes controversial school voucher plan, $7.7B school funding bill
After hours of debate — and years of pushing from Gov. Greg Abbott — the Texas House approved a bill to create an Education Savings Account plan. The school voucher program would allow parents to use public funds toward private school costs.
Texas House passes education savings accounts bill, school funding bill
The Texas House approved both a $1 billion school choice bill and a nearly $8 billion public education funding bill.
Texas bill increasing public school funding and teacher pay gets final House approval
The lower chamber overwhelmingly voted in favor of House Bill 2, a sweeping $8 billion piece of legislation that would also limit schools’ reliance on teachers without formal classroom training.
Texas House OKs more money for public schools. Is it enough for Fort Worth-area districts?
Texas House Bill 2 will provide an addition $7.7 billion to public schools. Local administrators say it’s a start, but far from what’s needed.
Senate passes 'Savannah Grace Copeland Act' in support of child advocacy centers, heads to governor's desk for signature
SB 04050 will provide over $4 million annually to child advocacy centers that offer critical services to child victims of ...
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Senate passes budget with multiple education items, including teacher raises
The North Carolina Senate recently unveiled its 2025-27 budget proposal, calling for pay raises for teachers and most state ...
Senate budget passes with $25M for state employees' weight loss drugs
The budget passed by the North Carolina State Senate on Thursday includes $25 million to pay for weight loss drugs for state ...
Ohio House passes $61B state budget plan after Browns stadium aid survives threats: Capitol Letter
The Ohio House on Wednesday passed its two-year, $61 billion state budget plan on Wednesday, sending the sprawling bill to ...
Tennessee Senate passes bill requiring schools check immigration status of students
Despite bipartisan opposition from some Republicans, the Senate passed the measure that will complicate school access for some kids in Tennessee.
WA Senate passes bill that partly revises parents’ bill of rights initiative
The Washington State Senate on Friday approved Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1296, one of this session’s most controversial ...
Bill allowing TN schools to refuse to enroll undocumented students passes Senate
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - The Tennessee Senate has passed a bill that would allow schools to charge undocumented students tuition, or refuse to enroll them if their parents cannot pay. On the Senate ...
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Texas Senate passes bill to infuse $2.5 billion into film incentive program over next decade
The Texas Senate passed a bill aimed at bringing more film and television production to Texas on Wednesday. Senate Bill 22, ...