By passing a key amendment to the state budget
this week, the Texas House vote may have ended this legislative session’s push
for a private school voucher program.
According to this amendment, no state money can
be used to support private schools, either through vouchers or tax credits used
to fund scholarships.
I am very encouraged by the House action and
applaud those who took a stand for public education. Since Texas
currently ranks 49th in per pupil spending after the reductions in the last
biennium, it would be difficult to justify any action that removes funding from
an already under-funded system.
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how to contact your state lawmakers? Join the conversation to make sure your
voice is heard.
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