Gov. Abbott Signs $8.5 Billion School Funding Bill into Law
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Texas has signed an $8.5 billion school funding bill, HB 2, marking the largest recent investment in public education, including teacher pay raises, targeted support staff funding, and new approaches to special education funding, with some provisions taking effect in September 2023 and others in 2026-27, aiming to improve educational quality and safety across the state.
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