Texas Education Funding Changes

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Texas sends $8.5 billion school funding bill to Gov. Abbott

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Texas’ $8.5B school funding plan is headed to Abbott’s desk. What it means for students and teachers

House Bill 2 provides $8.5 billion for the state’s public school system.

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Thousands of Texas teachers to get pay raises under $8.5 billion school funding bill

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Texas lawmakers send $8.5B school funding package to Gov. Abbott’s desk

$8.5 billion school finance bill heads to Governor’s desk for signature

Texas House lawmakers gave the thumbs-up to a $8.5 billion school finance bill, which some in leadership called the largest investment in public schools in the state’s history.

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Texas approves $8.5B public school funding plan

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Texas To Remove School Immunity In Child Sex Abuse Lawsuits

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Texas lawmakers strike deal on $8.5B school funding package

State senators initially approved House Bill 2 during a late-night session May 22. After a final Senate vote, it will return to the House, where leaders have expressed their support for sweeping changes made to the bill.

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Beyond the Test: What the End of STAAR Testing and the Rise of Vouchers Mean for Texas Schools

STAAR testing ends, school vouchers rise, and public schools face funding challenges and accountability questions.