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February 20, 2025 at 03:57 PM
New: The Texas House unveiled its version of legislation that would create a school voucher program. Under the state representatives’ proposal, participating families would qualify to get 85% of the amount the state gives public schools, plus the amount collected by local school districts, for each attending student. The House also unveiled a bill that would increase funding for public schools. Bookmark and check this story later for more details as our reporters read through the proposal: trib.it/H78aJD Passing a school voucher program is a Republican priority and one of Gov. Greg Abbott’s emergency items. The Senate has already passed its own bill. The two chambers will have to agree on changes or a compromise proposal. Read more about the Senate’s version here: trib.it/jjMOEh
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