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This Week in the Legislature: Inside the Turbulent Fights Over Vouchers, School Finance
Over the past two weeks, the Texas House has witnessed dramatic and defining developments in the fight over school finance and the introduction of private school vouchers. We have a breakdown of where things stand on those fronts, along with your recap of good and bad bills heard and voted on in both the House and Senate education committees.
Read MoreThis Week in the Legislature: An Onslaught on Multiple Fronts
While the private school voucher threat has temporarily been abated, another bill that would allow for the rapid expansion of charter schools, which also divert public dollars to private institutions, was resurrected. HB 1707, the priority bill of the charter industry, would exempt charter schools from local zoning ordinances, effectively...
Read MoreCommissioner Morath Provides Few Answers to Houston ISD Educators, Parents
Texas AFT regularly participates in coalition work with allies related to our legislative priorities; in the past week, we have had the chance to join our coalition partners at the Capitol for successful advocacy days.
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