Jaden Edison

Neither of the Legislature’s voucher bills require private schools to accept certain students, which some warn could block the neediest children from access.

Senate bills 12 and 1565 would withhold funding from Texas public schools that don’t comply with the state’s DEI ban.

Families participating in the program could receive about 85% of the amount public schools collect for each attending student from the state and local sources.

A recent budget analysis noted the Texas Senate’s voucher bill could affect the fund if it leads students and teachers to leave public schools.

The proposal would expand a program that allows districts to award bonuses to educators based on their students’ academic growth.

From teacher pay and preparation to special education and DEI, here are issues Texas lawmakers are prioritizing this legislative session.

Senate Bill 2 would create state-managed education savings accounts that let families use public funds to subsidize private school tuition. Opponents question whether the bill would help low-income families.

The coalition of legal organizations told Texas school district leaders that it would “take any action” necessary to protect the rights of students and their families.

Texas students' overall math scores dropped from 2022. But English learners and fourth-grade Black students did better than their peers elsewhere.

The Senate could vote on the proposal as soon as next week. Democrats on Tuesday criticized the bill saying it fails to prioritize the state’s neediest children.