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In Private School Voucher Push, Gov. Abbott Breaks Through by Playing Hardball
Private school voucher bill passes House, giving victory to Gov. Abbott despite use of threats and other hardball tactics to secure votes.
Texas Senate set to send private school voucher bill to Abbott's desk: 'Ready to sign'
Texas Republicans' sweeping private school voucher plan could be sent to Gov. Greg Abbott's desk as early as next week. Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said Friday that he’d urge the Texas Senate to accept the ...
Voucher vote updates: Bid to send voucher plan for statewide vote is defeated
After the Texas House approved more money for schools in a bipartisan vote, it began debate on school vouchers.
School Vouchers Promise Better Education—This Report Raises Doubts
The report says students from lower-income households face numerous barriers when it comes to voucher programs that direct ...
Idaho Gave Families $50M to Spend on Private Education. Then It Ended a $30M Program Used by Public School Families.
A Republican lawmaker said ending an Idaho program that helped public school students buy laptops and other materials wasn’t ...
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For the first time, Missouri may spend public funds on private school vouchers
Gov. Mike Kehoe and the Missouri House have pushed for $50 million in state funds to go toward scholarships for homeschooled ...