Texas Senate gives initial approval to ‘school choice’ bill on largely party-line vote
Senate Bill 2 would devote public money to defray the cost of private education. Early plans would set aside $1 billion.
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The Republican-led Texas Senate passed one of Gov. Greg Abbott's top legislative priorities Wednesday: school choice. The vote came along party lines, 20-11. It came after hours of debate that began after 12:30 p.m. Wednesday. Lawmakers approved a number of amendments to Senate Bill 2.
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"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.
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School choice, using public money for private education, is Gov. Greg. Abbott's top priority for the Texas Legislature.
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"We're going to pass it out before next Wednesday and we're going to send it over there like a rocket ship next week," Patrick said.
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After seven hours of debate over Senate Bill 2 on the Senate floor Wednesday, the chamber suspended rules so lawmakers could expedite the process and send it to the Texas House for consideration.
Texas Senate passes bill providing school choice, vouchers in the state
The Texas Senate has passed Senate Bill 2, a bill which will allow school choice and vouchers in the state. The bill’s passage was confirmed by Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick on X.
Texas bill that lets families use tax dollars for private schools swiftly sails through Senate
Senate Bill 2 now heads to the House, where top officials say they have the support to create education savings accounts.
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said he's optimistic his plan to spend tax dollars to send some students to private school will make it through the Texas Legislature this year.
Texas Senate votes today on school vouchers amidst heated debate
The bill, declared an “emergency item” by Governor Greg Abbott, aims to establish an education savings account program, providing families with $10,000 per student for private school tuition and related expenses.
Texas Senate expected to vote on school choice bill Wednesday
The Texas Senate is expected to approve a “school choice” bill Wednesday that would let families use taxpayer dollars for private school education – the first major
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