At the Texas Capitol Friday, Democratic state lawmakers gave Governor Greg Abbott's school choice proposal an 'F.'
– At the Texas Capitol Friday, Democratic state lawmakers gave Governor Greg Abbott's school choice proposal an"F."
, the Governor said he wants to provide taxpayer-funded Education Savings Accounts, which would allow students to go to private school.Abbott said,"We want to expand that program to provide every parent with the ability to choose the best education option for their child." Lt. Governor Dan Patrick has listed school choice as a top priority bill in the Senate, but actual legislation hasn't been filed yet.House Speaker Dade Phelan, R-Beaumontfor him to weigh-in."I don't know where we're going to end up, I really don't. The Texas House is different because you have so many rural members. I represent an area that's considered rural Texas and they're very concerned with how school choice impacts their home districts.
That would allow Dallas ISD to receive $48 million more in state funding, which Elizalde says would be put to good use."Increased quality of materials and resources for the students, increased safety through our school district and increased salaries for all our team members."
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