Texas looks likely to pass school voucher legislation
Texas would join at least a dozen states already have universal voucher programs. Many more states offer limited school voucher programs.
Billionaires Swoop In to Fund Abbott’s Texas School-Voucher Push
Governor Greg Abbott has used Yass’s largesse to fund legislative challengers to fellow Republicans who warned Texas couldn’t afford it. Conservative billionaires including West Texas oilman Tim Dunn and packaging tycoon Richard Uihlein chipped in millions of their own to back vouchers that can be used to pay private schools,
How a school voucher program in Texas could affect policies across US: It'd 'be a big deal'
Long a home of educational experiments, Texas has been a roadblock for school voucher supporters, but many think this year could be different.
Gov. Bill Lee makes private school vouchers a priority as legislative session gets underway
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Governor Bill Lee is pushing for lawmakers to pass private school vouchers in the state. Before the session, he worked with a national non-profit called the American Federation for Children to create a commercial promoting this idea.
Brazos Valley representative talks school voucher plans for 89th Texas Legislature
When the conversation turned toward school vouchers, Representative Gerdes said it was the defining issue of the 89th Legislature.
Districts, charter schools and parents want Texas lawmakers to focus on funding over vouchers
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89th Texas legislative session: School vouchers top priority
School vouchers will remain a top priority this Texas legislative session. The Senate has already passed vouchers five times, but it's always died in the House.
Questions rise on Tennessee governor’s special session mix of school vouchers and storm relief
Gov. Bill Lee called a special session Wednesday for late January when Tennessee lawmakers will be asked to take up his ...
Tennessee Gov. Lee renews push for school vouchers, adds hurricane relief and immigration to effort
Republican Gov. Bill Lee on Wednesday doubled down on his efforts to enact universal school vouchers throughout Tennessee by ...
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Oak Ridge school board again opposes Gov. Lee's school voucher bill
The vote was 4-1 with new member Mary Crank voting against the resolution opposing school vouchers. She had wanted the vote ...
Florida school voucher group under fire over student repayments
Student shots: The percentage of Florida students entering kindergarten with required vaccinations continues to decline, ...
Sioux Falls school board warns of ‘detrimental impact’ vouchers have on public education
The board asked legislators to oppose the bill because of the "detrimental impact” it will have on public schools “at the ...
Texas Senate convenes with Gov. Abbott still fighting for school vouchers
Lt. Gov. Patrick has been hoping that Abbott will declare school vouchers as an emergency item. If that happens, lawmakers will be allowed to pass it sooner. During the first 60 days of the ...
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Giemza: A deceptive dish: The school voucher Grift
J, Kristi Giemza responds to recent commentary likening the public school system to a monopoly. She disagrees.