Senators Consider School Choice Legislation

Members of the Education K-16 Committee on Tuesday heard testimony on the Senate’s plan to create savings accounts that could provide parents up to $11,500 yearly to pay for non-public education costs. It is unusual for key legislation to have a hearing this early in the session, reflecting the high priority placed on it by Lt. Governor Dan Patrick, who called it his top priority for the 89th...

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