Escalating education culture wars and a focus on parental rights during the ongoing pandemic may have created an opening for school voucher-like legislation...
Momentum could be building on several fronts, Wolf said, noting that the pandemic triggered frustration and disappointment in public schools for some parents. It’s also likely going to be a political calculation for some lawmakers who could be concerned about a primary challenge or internal pressure from conservative colleagues.
For some, Abbott’s comments are his latest attempt to shore up a conservative base heading into November’s gubernatorial election against Democratic challenger Beto O’Rourke – or even a potential presidential run. Officials at the conservative group see a perception shift after two years of families having a more direct view into their children’s public school classrooms, such as during remote lessons held because of the pandemic.
Private school choice initiatives come in a variety of forms including vouchers, which are state funds that pay for students to attend private schools; scholarship tax credits; and education savings accounts. It’s not immediately clear what kind of proposal could gain momentum in Texas.
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