Some Georgia lawmakers want to repeal school voucher program before first voucher is awarded
Members of the House Democratic Caucus announced a plan to repeal the Georgia Promise Scholarship Act on Monday. Rep. Floyd Griffin (D-Milledgeville) said his legislation, House Bill 436, would repeal Senate Bill 233,
Nebraska lawmakers hear testimony on school voucher bill, other proposals for schools
Lawmakers were hearing arguments on the 10 commandments, flag etiquette, and even bringing back school vouchers.
Texas House plan for school vouchers deviates from Senate bill
The Texas House has filed its school voucher bill. The legislation differs in several ways from what the Senate has already passed. The two chambers would have to hash out their differences before sending any legislation to Gov.
What are Texas’ plans for a school voucher-style program? Here’s a look at the proposals
Public school advocates oppose any plan resembling school vouchers saying such programs drain resources from the campuses that educate more than 5 million children in Texas. Supporters of ESAs say families should get state funding for the educational settings that best fit their needs.
Texas House unveils its private school voucher bill
Families participating in the program could receive about 85% of the amount public schools collect for each attending student from state and local sources.
Austin 'Save Texas Schools' rally draws crowds against vouchers
The pro-public education group Save Texas Schools hosted a rally Saturday against Gov. Greg Abbott's priority issue of school choice.
Check the numbers: Website tells how much Texas schools will lose if voucher bill passes
Sponsored by Texas democrats, the site shows millions in lost funding for Fort Worth ISD. Considering the source, some believe it’s biased. Is it?
Capitol Context: How the Texas Senate 'school choice' plan compares to other states
The Texas Senate recently passed its version of a school choice program with Senate Bill 2. The proposed legislation calls for education savings accounts — a voucher-like program that allows families to use taxpayer dollars to pay for private school tuition.
Protesters rally at Texas Capitol over school voucher bills
The Texas Senate has already passed a bill to create a school voucher program, while the House filed its bill on Thursday.
Indiana House budget passes, proposes major school voucher eligibility and funding changes
The Indiana House has passed it's version of the budget with the Senate being next to discuss these changes.School vouchers, ...
Texas House unveils school voucher, $8B school finance bills: 'One size does not fit all'
The Texas House on Thursday filed a sweep of education bills including public school finance and school voucher proposals.
The School Voucher Measures Moving In The Background
As the media focuses on Washington, D.C., state legislatures move measures to expand private school voucher programs, taking ...
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Liberty school district joins voucher lawsuit
Another Trumbull County school district is joining a lawsuit pushing back against a program many fear would harm public ...
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Texas Legislature Grapples with School Voucher Proposals Amid Concerns of Impact on Public Education Funding
Texas House and Senate propose differing school voucher plans; the House links vouchers to public school funding levels.
After years of rejection, school voucher bill clears Idaho Legislature, goes to governor
The proposed law, which now awaits Gov. Brad Little’s signature, would direct $50 million to students who do not attend ...
Georgia school voucher list makes more than 400,000 students eligible
ATLANTA (AP) — Two months of recalculating made little difference in a list of Georgia’s lowest performing schools, meaning ...
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Teachers ask Congress to probe ‘ghost students’ in DepEd program
Congress should launch an investigation into the alleged “ghost students” under the senior high school (SHS) voucher program ...