What are school vouchers in Texas? What to know about Senate Bill 2
The Texas Senate has passed SB 2, which now awaits approval from the House. Here's what lawmakers say about the proposed school voucher program.
Texas Senate passes bill to allocate $1 billion in tax dollars for private school tuition
"The Texas Senate's passage of SB 2 is the biggest launch of any universal school choice program in American history, with $1 billion in funding for 100,000 students," Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said in a statement Wednesday night.
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.
Texas Senate gives initial approval to ‘school choice’ bill on largely party-line vote
The Texas Senate gave initial approval to a “school choice” bill Wednesday that would put taxpayer dollars toward private school education. The 19-12 vote was largely along partisan lines with Sen. Robert Nichols,
Texas Senate passes bill creating school voucher-like program
The bill, which differs from the version that ultimately failed in 2023, now heads to the Texas House of Representatives.
Texas Senate takes up school voucher bill as debate heats up
Gov. Greg Abbott declared the measure an “emergency item” in his State of the State address, expediting its path through the legislative process.
Central Texas educators provide insight as school choice bill passes Texas Senate, heads to the House
The bill now heads for the Texas House, but as the bill gets closer to passing, school choice is an issue that many are divided on.
Texas Senate approves ‘school choice’ bill on largely party-line vote
Moving swiftly on a central Republican priority, the Texas Senate approved a “school choice” bill Wednesday that would put taxpayer dollars toward private school education.
Texas school voucher bill arrives in House, speaker says proposal has enough support
Top Republicans praised the Texas Senate's passage of "school choice" legislation as the proposal advances to the House where it was defeated in 2023.
Texas bill that lets families use tax dollars for private schools swiftly sails through Senate
Parents raise concerns over Texas' school voucher bill
The bill was passed in the Texas Senate earlier this week. It would use taxpayer money to help families pay for private school.
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Texas Senate passes school voucher bill to create education savings accounts, bill heads to House floor next
Texas State Senator from San Antonio told KSAT the Education Savings Account Program does not benefit low-income families.
Texas Senate debates education savings account
Texas Senators are debating Senate Bill 2 on the chamber floor, the piece of legislation that carries an education savings ...
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Texas Senate school voucher proposal would give students $10,000 for private schooling
Two days after the Texas Senate pledged $1 billion for a school voucher program, Sen. Brandon Creighton unveiled legislation that would offer $10,000 for most children who enroll in private school ...