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$8.5 billion Texas public education funding plan is now law. Here’s how it works.
Gov. Greg Abbott signed into law a bill providing $8.5 billion in new funding for Texas public schools, offering relief to ...
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From vouchers to a cellphone ban, this year’s lawmaking session brought transformative changes to Texas schools
An agenda driven by conservative priorities, schools’ financial duress and teacher needs led to an $8.5 billion boost, new ...
How will Texas schools change after this legislative session?
When Texas students head back to class in the fall, school could feel different. The Legislature approved a bevy of education ...
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A look at the wins rural Texas scored in this year’s legislative session
Lawmakers sought to close gaps in education and support funding for agriculture, disaster preparedness and health care this ...
Down to the wire: Texas Legislature OKs school funding, water, animal-friendly bills
Senate Bill 1568 allows the Department of State Health Services to diversify plate design options to boost public interest ...
Gov. Abbott signs $8.5B Texas school funding package into law
The legislation includes new pots of money for teacher raises and other school costs like insurance and transportation.
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Texas lawmakers send $8.5B school funding package to Gov. Abbott’s desk
House Bill 2 will increase funding for educator and support staff salaries, special education, school safety and more. Gov.
Texas Legislature wraps up with historic education reform
A voucher program passed as did a requirement to display the Ten Commandments in every classroom. Here's what you need to know.
DEI, school choice: The education issues fought over at the state level this year
State legislative sessions around the country are coming to a close, and fights over public vs. charter school funding and cell phones were among the biggest policy battles this year.