Texas lawmakers have not prioritized establishing pre-K for all students this legislative session, but FOX 4 has learned about a provision in the school choice Bill that would make millions of tax dollars for private school pre-K funding available.
lawmakers have not prioritized establishing pre-K for all students this legislative session, but FOX 4 has learned about a provision in the school choice bill that would make millions of tax dollars for private school pre-K funding available.
For middle-income families, going to pre-K in Texas, even at their public schools, will cost thousands of dollars. But under SB 8, the state would provide $8,000 a year for a child to attend private school pre-K. Any student could qualify to receive $8,000 for private or home school expenses, but two-thirds of the $500 million allotted under the bill would be prioritized for students at poor-performing campuses. The remainder would be available for any student.
But Arlington supplements state funding for eligible students with money from its own budget for the other students. A spokesperson for the senator confirmed by email that the bill does apply to students entering pre-K.She said SB 8 would be transformative for pre-K through 7th grade schools like hers.
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