5 days ago · The Texas Senate easily passed a school voucher bill Wednesday night. Senate Bill 2 would allow families to use taxpayer dollars to fund a child's education at an accredited private school. Though ...

Jan 23, 2025 · The nation’s first modern school voucher programs launched in the late 20th century with a focus on serving low-income families, following unsuccessful attempts at public school integration and ...

2 days ago · Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has made passing school vouchers a top priority this spring, fast-tracking a proposal that would allow tens of thousands of families to attend private schools by using state funds to cover tuition and various other educational costs. The Texas Senate passed its proposal this week, while the House is expected to take up ...

Feb 5, 2025 · School voucher advocates largely defended the bill, saying it prioritizes working families, allows families to explore alternative educational options outside of public education and can help push ...

Jan 24, 2025 · 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...

Jan 24, 2025 · Texas Senate proposes extensive school voucher-like program with $1 billion price tag. Under SB 2, families enrolling their children in private school would receive $10,000 per year, or $11,500 if the student has a disability, through what’s called an education savings account. Supporters say it would be “the largest day one ESA program in ...

School vouchers can impact a child’s special education services and legal rights under IDEA. Get a school voucher definition, and read how it affects students.

Feb 9, 2023 · Most of the folks using it are talking about school vouchers — basically, allowing families to use public dollars for private school tuition. But do vouchers work, and why is the debate a...

Nov 6, 2024 · After a wave of Texas Republicans dominated the ballot box on Election Day, Gov. Greg Abbott expressed confidence Wednesday that he now has enough votes in the Texas House to pass a school...

Oct 22, 2021 · School vouchers allow low-income families to send their children to private schools they may not otherwise be able to afford.