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The Texas House of Representatives this week approved a sweeping school choice bill, one hailed by the state’s Catholic bishops and which could significantly reshape how families access private and religious education in the state.
Senate Bill 2 passed 86–63 after intense debate. The bill would create a $1 billion Education Savings Account (ESA) program, giving eligible families up to $10,000 per student to spend on tuition, transportation, therapy, and other education-related expenses. It previously passed the state Senate in February.
The measure now heads to a conference committee where lawmakers will reconcile differences between the House and Senate versions.
Texas Catholic leaders welcomed the bill’s passage this week.
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Senate Bill 2 passed 86–63 after intense debate. The bill would create a $1 billion Education Savings Account (ESA) program, giving eligible families up to $10,000 per student to spend on tuition, transportation, therapy, and other education-related expenses. It previously passed the state Senate in February.
The measure now heads to a conference committee where lawmakers will reconcile differences between the House and Senate versions.
Texas Catholic leaders welcomed the bill’s passage this week.
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Texas bishops hail passage of school choice bill in state Legislature
The bill would create a $1 billion Education Savings Account program, giving eligible families up to $10,000 per student to spend on tuition, transportation, and other expenses.
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