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The Texas Tribune on MSN15h
Gov. Greg Abbott signs $8.5 billion public education funding plan into law. Here’s how it works.
The spending package will give schools more money for staff pay raises, operational expenses, special education and more.
Gov. Greg Abbott signs historic public school funding bill, including significant pay raises for teachers
Gov. Greg Abbott on Wednesday signed House Bill 2, the largest public school funding increase in Texas history, allocating $8 ...
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signs $8.5 billion school funding bill with big boosts for teacher pay, special ed and safety
Texas public schools are about to see a major cash infusion. Gov. Greg Abbott on Wednesday signed an $8.5 billion funding ...
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A look at the wins rural Texas scored in this year’s legislative session
Lawmakers sought to close gaps in education and support funding for agriculture, disaster preparedness and health care this ...
The Texas Tribune on MSN1d
From vouchers to a cellphone ban, this year’s lawmaking session brought transformative changes to Texas schools
An agenda driven by conservative priorities, schools’ financial duress and teacher needs led to an $8.5 billion boost, new ...