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Texas Legislature: Hearing set for Texas school voucher bill

AUSTIN, Texas - The first hearing on a new school voucher plan is now set for Tuesday, Jan. 28, at the Texas Capitol. Lt. Governor Dan Patrick said he would fast track the controversial legislation and on Friday morning, in the State Senate, SB 2 was referred to the Senate Education K-16 Committee .

WFAA8 · 1d

Texas Senate begins 2025 debate over school vouchers

"The die has been cast. That fact is it's gonna pass," Sen. Royce West said during a Tuesday committee hearing. "The question is how you make it a better bill?"

CBS 6 · 8d

Texas lawmakers propose billions for school choice efforts: 'It's time'

The Texas House and Senate are both seeking $1 billion for school choice this year, according to budget proposals shared Wednesday.

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Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick: Texas Senate set to approve bill for thousands of students to attend private schools

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick says the Texas Senate will approve a bill next Wednesday to allocate $1 billion in taxpayer money for thousands of students to attend private schools. The bill, SB 2, has already passed the Senate Education K-16 Committee.

Dallas Morning News · 1d

Texas Senate committee approves ‘school choice’ bill on party-line vote

Legislation advances after a budget analysis estimates the cost of the voucher-style program will nearly quadruple in 4 years.

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School closures: Districts close campuses on 1/21 due to snow and ice danger

Due to winter weather, many Central Texas school districts have decided to close campuses on Tuesday, January 21.

Manor Middle School is struggling. Here's why Third Future has applied to run the campus.

Charter company Third Future Schools applied for a turnaround agreement for Manor Middle School, which has several ...

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AI System Will Drive Academics at New Virtual Charter School

Opening this fall in Arizona, Unbound Academy will use AI to condense core academic lessons to two hours a day, followed by workshops, mentorship sessions and student-led projects, per the school’s ...

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New Arizona AI charter school has been rejected in 4 states

An AI-powered virtual charter school that was approved in Arizona has been rejected in Arkansas, Utah, North Carolina and ...

Settlement reached in trafficking lawsuit against Austin preschool

The $250,000 settlement comes after the school's founder was accused of paying foreign-born workers low wages and threatening ...

St. Edward's University unveils new nursing program. How officials hope it'll help Austin

St. Edward's University began pursuing a health sciences school in 2021. It's a key feature of its strategic plan and its ...

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