Texas Governor signs school choice bill into law
Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed a school choice bill into law, allocating $1 billion for a voucher program allowing parents to use public funds for private school tuition. The program aims to provide more education options for families.
Key Points
- Program capped at $1 billion for the first year
- Up to 90,000 students could be covered initially
- By 2030, the program could cost up to $4.5 billion per year
Pros
- Provides parents with more education options for their children
- Allocates funds to help pay for private school tuition
Cons
- Critics argue it may pull financial resources from public schools
- Some believe it will primarily benefit wealthy families