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politics1 year ago

Wyoming Governor Vetoes Abortion Restrictions, Signs Ban on Gender Transition Care for Minors

Wyoming's governor approved a ban on gender-affirming care for minors and vetoed a bill that would have imposed additional restrictions on abortion, while also enacting a line-item veto on a bill related to education savings accounts and vetoing a bill that would have repealed gun-free zones. The abortion bill, if approved, would have imposed burdensome restrictions on abortion providers, while the gender-affirming care ban for minors aligns Wyoming with 23 other states. The governor's actions have sparked both support and criticism from various advocacy groups and individuals.

via USA TODAY|
#abortion#education-savings-accounts#gender-affirming-care
education1 year ago

"Alabama Governor Proposes $100 Million School Choice Plan and Education Savings Account Act"

Alabama Governor Kay Ivey and supporting senators have proposed a $100 million plan to introduce education savings accounts (ESAs) in the state, potentially providing up to $7,000 per student for families who opt out of sending their children to their local public schools. The plan prioritizes support for low-income families and students with disabilities, with the goal of eventually making the ESA program universal. Participating schools and vendors would directly bill the Alabama Department of Revenue for approved educational expenses, and participating students would be required to take standardized tests.

via AL.com|
#alabama#education#education-savings-accounts
education2 years ago

Texas Legislature's Failure to Address Education Issues Leaves Unresolved Problems Lingering

The Texas Legislature's special session ended without passing a government subsidy program for private school tuition, marking the third time this year that the Texas House has blocked legislation for education savings accounts. Rural Republican House members, along with Democrats, opposed the school choice proposal. The lack of action has intensified internal strife within the state GOP and fueled a feud between Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and House Speaker Dade Phelan. It remains uncertain whether Gov. Greg Abbott will call for a fifth special session or focus on unseating Republican incumbents who voted against the bill.

via The Dallas Morning News|
#education#education-savings-accounts#political-strife
education2 years ago

"Texas Republicans Divided on School Vouchers as Rural Opposition Grows"

All but two members of Bexar County's Texas House delegation voted in favor of an amendment to strip language regarding education savings accounts (ESAs) from a larger public education funding bill, effectively shutting down the creation of a state ESA program. ESAs would have provided taxpayer money for students to pay for private school tuition or other education-related expenses. The amendment's approval sends the bill back to committee, leaving its future uncertain. Governor Greg Abbott, who supports using taxpayer money for private school tuition, has stated that he plans to call lawmakers back for additional special sessions until an ESA program is approved.

via San Antonio Report|
#education#education-savings-accounts#private-schooling
education2 years ago

Texas House committee clears path for school voucher bill, overcoming obstacles

The Texas House Select Committee on Educational Opportunity and Enrichment has advanced a school voucher bill, House Bill 1, which includes an education savings account program allowing parents to use taxpayer dollars for private school expenses. The bill, pushed by Governor Greg Abbott, has faced opposition from Democrats who argue it diverts funding from public education. The legislation now moves to the House Calendars Committee for further consideration. The Senate has already passed its own voucher legislation, including an education savings account program that would allocate $8,000 per student.

via The Texas Tribune|
#education#education-savings-accounts#private-schooling
politics2 years ago

"Texas Legislature Prioritizes Education and Border Issues, Passing Key Bills"

The Texas Senate has passed all its priority bills for the fourth special session, including voucher legislation and border security funding. However, the fate of school vouchers remains uncertain as the House is still negotiating on its education priorities. A special House committee has begun a two-day hearing on an education package that includes education savings accounts. The Senate bills, which satisfy Governor Greg Abbott's agenda, include a proposed voucher bill, a school finance bill, and a border security funding bill. The Senate's progress contrasts with the gridlock in the House over school vouchers.

via The Texas Tribune|
#border-security#education-savings-accounts#politics
politics2 years ago

"Texas' School Voucher Legislation: A Divisive Battle for Education Reform"

As the third special legislative session in Texas nears its end, Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas House are deadlocked over a school voucher bill, with Abbott's push for education savings accounts facing opposition from a coalition of Democrats and rural Republican House members. The House unveiled a compromise proposal that includes a limited voucher program and increased spending on public education, but Abbott criticized it as "insufficient." The special session ends on November 7, and if a deal is not reached, Abbott has threatened to call a fourth special session or support pro-voucher challengers to incumbent Republicans.

via The Texas Tribune|
#education-savings-accounts#gov-greg-abbott#politics
education2 years ago

"Insights into Voucher Programs: Lessons from Other States and the Texas Debate"

The Texas Senate has approved Senate Bill 1, the main school voucher proposal for the special session, which closely resembles education savings account programs in Arizona and Florida. The bill aims to prevent fraud and misuse of funds by requiring the comptroller's office to audit participants' accounts, but it also lacks requirements for private schools to demonstrate academic success. Critics argue that the program diverts funding from public schools and benefits wealthier families. Similar programs in Arizona and Florida have faced financial challenges and criticism for loose financial oversight. Research on voucher programs has shown mixed results, with some studies indicating negative effects on student test scores.

via The Texas Tribune|
#arizona#education#education-savings-accounts
politics2 years ago

Texas Lawmakers Face Pressure and Protests Over School Vouchers

Texas Governor Greg Abbott is pressuring House Republicans to pass legislation that would allow state funds to be used for private school options, or face potential primary challenges in the upcoming elections. Abbott's push for "school choice" has faced opposition in the House, but he is determined to broker a breakthrough during the third special session. The stakes are high, as Abbott has threatened to call a fourth special session if the legislation does not pass. School choice advocates, including Abbott and Senator Ted Cruz, are prepared to back primary challengers to House Republicans who oppose their agenda.

via The Texas Tribune|
#education-savings-accounts#greg-abbott#politics
politics2 years ago

"Greg Abbott's Special Session Agenda: School Choice and Border Issues in Focus"

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has released his agenda for the third legislative special session, focusing on "school choice" through education savings accounts, cracking down on illegal immigration, and outlawing COVID-19 vaccine mandates by private employers. The special session comes at a tense time in Texas politics, with tensions between the Senate and House and implications for members' reelection prospects. Abbott's agenda does not include other education issues, despite failed proposals for teacher pay raises and increased per-student funding. Democrats criticize Abbott's prioritization of private school vouchers over public school funding. The agenda also includes proposals for border security and legislation concerning a residential settlement accused of harboring illegal immigrants.

via The Texas Tribune|
#covid-19-vaccine-mandates#education-savings-accounts#illegal-immigration
education2 years ago

Arizona's School Voucher Experiment: The Cost Per Student Revealed

Arizona has implemented a pioneering effort to offer private school subsidies, known as school vouchers, to all students, making it the first state to do so. The program, which provides an average of $7,200 per student annually, has grown rapidly since its launch last year, with enrollment projected to reach 100,000 by next summer. Other Republican states are also moving towards universal voucher programs. Supporters argue that vouchers give families more choice, while critics argue that it diverts public education funding and lacks accountability.

via The New York Times|
#arizona#education#education-savings-accounts
education2 years ago

The Uncertain Fate of Texas School Voucher Bill.

The Texas Senate’s priority school voucher bill, Senate Bill 8, authored by state Sen. Brandon Creighton, R-Conroe, appears to be in danger of dying in the House public education committee, which must approve a bill before it goes to the House floor for a full vote. The committee’s chair, state Rep. Brad Buckley, R-Killeen, told The Texas Tribune on Wednesday that he currently has no plans to bring the bill for a vote after Gov. Greg Abbott threatened to veto it. The House version of the bill significantly rolls back eligibility for the legislation’s proposed voucher program.

via The Texas Tribune|
#education#education-savings-accounts#public-education
education2 years ago

"Controversy Surrounds School Choice and Education Savings in Texas and Louisiana"

A Texas House committee has rewritten a bill that would allow parents to use taxpayer dollars for private school tuition. The substitute legislation debated Monday is getting major pushback, including a veto threat from the governor, for significantly limiting who can access what are known as “education savings accounts.” Additionally, this committee substitute for Senate Bill 8 would eliminate the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) test and some other high-stakes testing for Texas students.

via KXAN.com|
#education#education-savings-accounts#public-education
education2 years ago

The Controversy Surrounding School Choice in Texas

Texas Governor Greg Abbott's push for education savings accounts and "school choice" policies has faced resistance from rural lawmakers and public school leaders who argue that such policies would drain their limited financial resources and could lead to subpar education for students who are home-schooled. The leading school-choice policy proposal, Senate Bill 8, would give parents who opt out of public schools the option to receive up to $8,000 of taxpayer money per student. The bill passed the Senate on Thursday and faces a tough road to final passage in the state House.

via The Texas Tribune|
#education#education-savings-accounts#private-schools
education2 years ago

"Texas Governor Pushes for School Choice Amid Legislative Debates"

Texas Governor Greg Abbott is promoting a plan to create education savings accounts, which would provide families with $8,000 to use for private school tuition or other educational expenses. However, Abbott is only promoting the plan at Christian schools, which critics say is exemplary of all the problems with an education savings account program. The schools are selective in their admissions, with some allowing children only from Christian families. The legislation up for debate in the Senate promises a light regulatory touch and bars any rules that would limit a school’s ability to exercise its religious or institutional values.

via The Dallas Morning News|
#christian-schools#education#education-savings-accounts