Texas house passes universal school choice bill
The school choice bill was passed in an 85-62 vote early Thursday morning. The vote took place just after 2 a.m. Thursday, after the House heard 44 amendment proposals to the bill.
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The school choice bill was passed in an 85-62 vote early Thursday morning. The vote took place just after 2 a.m. Thursday, after the House heard 44 amendment proposals to the bill.
Abbott told CBS News Texas what his message was to the House GOP Caucus.
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There's talk a Republican lawmaker will propose an amendment that would require a voter referendum.
Texas lawmakers are slated to vote on the proposed school choice bill on Wednesday. Gov. Greg Abbott spoke to CBS News Texas' Jack Fink before heading into the legislative session.
Texas lawmakers could approve the controversial school choice bill on Wednesday, giving students a $10,000 voucher to attend private schools.
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With Texas' school choice bill one step closer to becoming a reality, one public educator is addressing how it will impact public schools.
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There is no "one size fits all" way to learning. So for kids who may need extra support, help is available through a 504 plan.
If Texas' proposed school choice bill is passed, it could send shockwaves through private and public schools.
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If passed, the bill would provide eligible families with public funds to help pay for private school tuition.
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Mark Terry, deputy executive director of the Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association, talks with Lacey Beasley about the potential impact Texas' school choice bill will have on public schools.
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If Texas's school choice bill is passed, it could send shockwaves through both public and private schools. Lacey Beasley learned that not all private schools in North Texas are 100% on board.
The bills will now head to the full House for consideration.
A bill that would spend $1 billion in tax dollars to send students to private schools in Texas is headed to the full House.
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