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$8.5 billion Texas public education funding plan is now law. Here’s how it works.
Gov. Greg Abbott signed into law a bill providing $8.5 billion in new funding for Texas public schools, offering relief to ...
Public schools in Texas are set to get $8.5 billion in funding. Here's exactly where the money will go.
Schools will see the amount of their basic allotment rise by $55 to $6,161 – that's how much schools get per student. Lawmakers also created a $1.3 billion allotment for basic costs to relieve budget ...
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Texas public schools to see $8.5B funding boost, teacher raises after Gov. Abbott signs bill
The funding increase comes as some school Texas districts across Community Impact’s coverage areas grapple with growing ...
Here's how new Texas funding offers relief to schools on windstorm insurance
House Bill 2 includes additional aid that will ease financial concerns for coastal school districts such as Flour Bluff and Port Aransas.
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Texas schools to receive $8.5 billion in new funding, see how this will affect local schools
Local districts like West Oso ISD prepare to distribute funds, with experienced teachers receiving up to $8,000 in raises ...
Texas lawmakers reflect on education funding after legislative session ends
State lawmakers are weighing in on the state of education in Texas following the conclusion of the legislative session.State ...
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Historic Texas Education Funding Bill Awaits Governor Abbott's Signature, Teacher Pay Raises and Special Ed Boost Included
The Texas House passed a public school funding bill that allocates $8.5 billion for education, with $4.2 billion for teacher ...
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Texas Legislature Faces Polarization Over THC Ban Bill, Passes $8.5 Billion School Funding Initiative
Texas awaits Governor Abbott's decision on the divisive Senate Bill 3, the Texas THC Ban, amid debates on its implications.
Texas House Democrat calls public school funding package 'woefully inadequate'
State Representative James Talarico, who is also a seminary student, explains why he thinks the Ten Commandments bill is ...
Texas House Bill 2 brings relief and challenges to El Paso schools
House Bill 2, which passed on June 4, allocates $8.5 billion to public schools across Texas, including a $55 increase in the basic allotment per student and ...
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$8.5 billion Texas public education funding plan is now law. Here’s how it works.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed House Bill 2, allocating $8.5 billion to public schools. The bill targets funding for teacher and staff pay raises, special education and school safety. Funding ...
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Texas House Democrat calls public school funding package 'woefully inadequate'
DALLAS — Texas lawmakers are poised to pass House Bill 2, the $8.5 billion public school funding bill, and your opinion of the legislation likely depends on your side of the aisle. While House ...