2 days ago · Senate Bill 2 now heads to the House, where top officials say they have the support to create education savings accounts.

1 day ago · The Texas Senate has passed SB 2, which now awaits approval from the House. Here's what lawmakers say about the proposed school voucher program.

2 days ago · SB 2 is a universal school choice bill, with a strong focus on special needs students and students in failing schools. “The Texas Senate’s passage of SB 2 is the biggest launch of any universal school choice program in American history, …

1 day ago · After seven hours of debate over Senate Bill 2 on the Senate floor Wednesday, the chamber suspended rules so lawmakers could expedite the process and send it to the Texas House for consideration.

1 day ago · "The Texas Senate's passage of SB 2 is the biggest launch of any universal school choice program in American history, with $1 billion in funding for 100,000 students," Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said in ...

2 days ago · The Texas Senate on Wednesday passed a plan that would allow parents to use taxpayer dollars to fund private education.

Jan 24, 2025 · Senate Bill 2 starts a new debate on a school voucher program in Texas. A funding proposal would allow up to 100,000 K-12 students who want to enroll to a private school to participate.

2 days ago · news Politics Texas Senate begins debate on school choice. Here’s what to know, how to watch Senate Bill 2 would devote $1 billion in state money to help families pay for private schooling.

Jan 28, 2025 · Austin, Texas – Today, Senator Paul Bettencourt (R-Houston) proudly joins Chairman Brandon Creighton, author of SB2 and fellow Republican members of the Senate Education Committee in supporting Senate Bill 2, the Texas Education Freedom Act, marking a historic step forward in providing universal school choice to all Texas families.

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