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A version of the bill that would send public money to private schools passed through a Senate committee on Thursday. Gov. Greg Abbott made such legislation one of his top priorities in this fourth special legislative session.
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Wednesday night’s development comes after months of fierce infighting between GOP lawmakers — and with less than a week left in the current special session. Lawmakers only have until Tuesday, Nov. 7 to send legislation to Gov. Greg Abbott’s desk.
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A bill to increase the state’s support for school safety appears stalled in this month’s special legislative session. But even if it passes, superintendents warn it isn’t enough.
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San Antonio families have been fighting for school funding equity for 50 years. But wide disparities in funding still exist.
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has reportedly told the leaders of the Texas House and Senate that lawmakers will be called back to Austin next week.
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After sparring over the attorney general's impeachment, state lawmakers return to Austin next month for a special session focused on school vouchers. It could get messy.
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Darryl George was penalized for wearing his natural hairstyle that officials say violates a dress code. He's suing the state for failing to enforce an anti-discrimination law.
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The Fort Worth school board on Aug. 22 approved a resolution convening a committee called the School Health Advisory Council to review sex education instructional materials. The vote was unanimous.
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Camille Rodriguez plans to keep the Fort Worth school board focused on improving student achievement.
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The law requires school districts to automatically enroll fifth graders with high state standardized math test scores in advanced math in middle school. The measure had bipartisan support and sailed through the Texas Legislature.
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The school board approved a plan that will place at least two peace officers at the district’s high school and at least one officer at middle and elementary schools. The Eanes ISD superintendent said the district would rather have trained police on campuses than armed teachers or other school staff.
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The governor appears to be using vetoed bills as leverage to pass his priorities.