Texas School Voucher Bill Advances to Full House for Debate
The $1 billion program prioritizes low-income families and students with disabilities but faces criticism over transparency and potential public school impacts.
- The Texas House Public Education Committee has approved a school voucher bill, sending it to the full House for consideration.
- The bill proposes allocating $1 billion over two years to provide up to $10,000 per student annually for private education or homeschooling.
- Eligibility prioritizes low-income families and students with disabilities, while capping high-income family participation at 20% of the program's budget.
- Critics have raised concerns about the bill's impact on public school funding, transparency in the legislative process, and exclusion of undocumented students.
- Governor Greg Abbott, a strong proponent of the bill, expressed confidence in its passage and called it a significant step toward expanding school choice in Texas.
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