Charter Schools - ESC 17
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Public Education Bills: the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
2 days ago · Texas charter schools receive 20 percent of state public school dollars but enroll only 8 percent of all Texas public school students, according to a 2024 Legislative Budget Board …
Senate committee advances ESA bill at a cost to taxpayers of $1 …
1 day ago · This year, under Republican House Speaker Dustin Burrows, ... Approved ESA expenses include tuition and fees for private school, higher education providers, purchasing …
Tarrant County GOP divided over school choice, vouchers as …
Jan 22, 2025 · In November, Gov. Greg Abbott expressed confidence that he now has enough votes in the Texas House to pass an education savings account program. The new House …
Texas lawmakers propose billions for school choice efforts: 'It's time'
Jan 22, 2025 · Both chambers of the Texas Legislature are seeking $1 billion for the topic. Texas House Speaker Dustin Burrows, R-District 83, wrote in a press release that passing the …
Dustin Burrows on bipartisanship, school vouchers and why he …
Dec 13, 2024 · As soon as the embattled Beaumont Republican announced his withdrawal from the race late last week, one of his top allies, Rep. Dustin Burrows of Lubbock, launched his …
Texas Legislature approves school safety bills, shelves school …
Jul 19, 2023 · Below are six public education bills approved by the Texas Legislature and a look at what's to come. All public and open-enrollment charter schools must have at least one …
Dustin Burrows on bipartisanship, school vouchers and why …
Dec 13, 2024 · As soon as the embattled Beaumont Republican announced his withdrawal from the race late last week, one of his top allies, Rep. Dustin Burrows of Lubbock, launched his …
Private school vouchers likely to be marquee issue for Texas ...
Dec 22, 2024 · Republicans David Cook of Mansfield and Dustin Burrows of Lubbock are currently the top contenders for the job. To become speaker, a lawmaker needs the backing of …
Opinion: Salter: Applauding Rep. Burrows' take on school choice
Oct 31, 2024 · In a recent opinion article, State Rep. Dustin Burrows, R-Lubbock, writes that he “worked with [his] fellow legislators to increase funding…and allow for school choice." He …