This could be the golden ticket for Lone Star State students.
Some say everything is bigger in Texas: steaks, dreams, and deep pockets. In a rare move, the Texas Senate pledged $1 billion for a school vouchers program and proposed legislation to grant children who enroll in private schools $10,000 in scholarships to help pay for their education.
Senate Bill 2 (SB2), authored by State Sen. Brandon Creighton (R), would deliver for Gov. Greg Abbott the comprehensive “school choice” program that he has been requesting since the 2023 session. Proponents call the program an education savings account (ESA), but Democrats and a few hold-out GOP folks worry it will deplete public school funding while prioritizing private institutions.
It’s complicated.
Nuts and Bolts
According to a statement from Creighton’s office, his plan…
