$40 million for PREP, previously allocated by HB 2 but conveniently announced a few days before a major election. What does the money do and will it make a difference for recruitment, retention, and Gov. Abbott's reelection chances?
H-1B visa holders make up less than half a percentage point of all Texas teachers, but they fill important gaps in urban districts - the Governor's proposal is unnecessarily cruel and solves no problems while making the staffing crisis worse.
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