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Catholics and Evangelicals across Texas are rejoicing after Gov. Greg Abbott signed a historic school choice bill into law Saturday, which he says will be the "largest day-one" school choice program launch in the country.
Supporters say the landmark Senate Bill 2legislation, which establishes a $1 billion education savings account (ESA) program, is set to empower families by allowing tax dollars to follow students to the school of their parents' choice, a move celebrated by both communities as a step toward greater educational freedom.
The program is designed to serve up to 90,000 students initially and offer up to $10,000 per student to cover private school tuition and related expenses.
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Supporters say the landmark Senate Bill 2legislation, which establishes a $1 billion education savings account (ESA) program, is set to empower families by allowing tax dollars to follow students to the school of their parents' choice, a move celebrated by both communities as a step toward greater educational freedom.
The program is designed to serve up to 90,000 students initially and offer up to $10,000 per student to cover private school tuition and related expenses.
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'Opportunity to exercise their right': Christian groups cheer Texas' new school choice law
Catholics and Evangelicals across Texas are rejoicing after Gov Greg Abbott signed a historic school choice bill into law Saturday, which he says will be the largest day-one school choice program
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