Texas bill that lets families use tax dollars for private schools swiftly sails through Senate
Senate Bill 2 now heads to the House, where top officials say they have the support to create education savings accounts.
Texas Senate gives initial approval to ‘school choice’ bill on largely party-line vote
Senate Bill 2 would devote public money to defray the cost of private education. Early plans would set aside $1 billion.
Texas Senate passes bill to allocate $1 billion in tax dollars for private school tuition
The Republican-led Texas Senate passed one of Gov. Greg Abbott's top legislative priorities Wednesday: school choice. The vote came along party lines, 20-11. It came after hours of debate that began after 12:30 p.
Texas Senate passes bill creating school voucher-like program
After seven hours of debate over SB 2 on the Senate floor Wednesday, the chamber suspended rules so that they could expedite the process and send it to the Texas House for consideration.
Texas school voucher bill heads to Senate floor
The Texas Senate is expected to approve a school voucher bill today. Senate Bill 2 would allow families to use taxpayer dollars to fund private school education. The money would be administered through savings accounts.
Texas Senate expected to vote on school choice bill Wednesday
AUSTIN – The Texas Senate is expected to approve a “school choice” bill Wednesday that would let families use taxpayer dollars for private school education – the first major step for Gov. Greg Abbott’s top legislative priority.
Texas Senate debates amendments to education savings account bill as it gets closer to passing
Despite being called a "voucher scam" by some Democrats, Republicans believe Senate Bill 2 will help cover services like tutoring, behavioral therapy, school uniforms, and more.
Texas House Democrats push back against Senate Bill 2, school choice plan
Texas House Democrats gathered on Monday to issue a call for action concerning Senate Bill 2, a new attempt at school choice in Texas.
Texas Senate to debate school voucher program
Senate Bill 2 would create state-managed education savings accounts that let families use public funds to subsidize private school tuition. Opponents question whether the bill would help low-income families.
The Texas Senate votes on school choice today. Here’s what to know, how to watch
The Texas Senate is poised to pass a “school choice” bill Wednesday that would allow parents to use taxpayer dollars for private school education. Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, who presides over the Senate, has vowed to pass Senate Bill 2 and send it to the Texas House,
GOP-majority Texas Senate expected to pass school choice bill
Once passed in the Senate, the school choice bill will head to the House. Governor Abbott said he remains very confident that school choice will pass in the chamber, even though Democrats promise a fight.
Texas Senate passes SB 2 to create Education Savings Accounts, now heads to House
The Senate passed different versions of the bill several times last session, but it's died in the House each time.
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