Darby says private and parochial schools must face same standards as public schools.
AUSTIN, Texas — After one regular legislative session, and three special sessions, the Texas House appears to be no closer to passing aAnd the San Angelo Republican says “school choice” already exists in our state right now.
They argue the state has never properly funded public education and in fact, took billions away during a budget crunch 12 years ago without ever restoring those dollars. Darby says there is a threshold where reluctant Republicans and Democrats might consider school vouchers. First and foremost, only after school funding is increased.
HB 1 would provide parents with 75% of the average amount each school receives per student, which under this bill would increase by a miniscule amount to $6,190.
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