In historic first, Texas House approves private school voucher program

The Texas House gave final approval Thursday to a bill that would create a $1 billion private school voucher program, crossing a historic milestone and bringing Gov. Greg Abbott’s top legislative priority closer than ever to reaching his desk.The lower chamber signed off on its voucher proposal, Senate Bill 2, on an 86-61 vote. Every present Democrat voted against the bill. They were joined by two Republicans — far short of the bipartisan coalitions that in previous legislative sessions consistently blocked proposals to let Texans use taxpayer money to pay for their children’s private schooling. “This is an extraordinary victory for the thousands of parents who have advocated for more choices when it comes to the education of their children,” Abbott said in a statement, vowing that he would “swiftly sign this bill into law” when it reached his desk.
The Texas House is set to vote on school vouchers and public school funding. Here’s what you need to know.

The vote will be the proposal’s biggest test yet and will show whether Gov. Greg Abbott has built enough support since a similar bill died in the lower chamber in 2023. The Texas House is expected to vote Wednesday on bills to create a $1 billion private school voucher program and give public schools more funding per student, setting up what could be a dramatic floor showdown over the two marquee education proposals of the session. The House vote is the voucher bill’s biggest hurdle, and it will mark the first official test of whether Gov. Greg Abbott and his allies have built enough support in the lower chamber since a coalition of House Democrats and rural Republicans sank the previous voucher proposal in 2023.
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School voucher bill gets initial approval in the Texas Senate, heads over to a more skeptical House

The Senate also approved Senate Bill 2, which would infuse $5.2 billion to school districts to help them with teacher raises and rising costs. Gov. Greg Abbott said he would add those items to the special session’s agenda once lawmakers approve a voucher program.
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During a visit to College Station, the U.S. health secretary said Europe has a worse track record with the virus, which gets too much media attention. view article

Private school vouchers head to Abbott’s desk to become law

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The Texas Senate voted on Thursday to send legislation creating a statewide private school voucher program to Gov. Greg Abbott’s desk to be signed into law, all but concluding an ugly intraparty battle that has dominated state politics for much of the last two years. Abbott has already said that he plans to sign Senate Bill 2, a $1 billion proposal allowing families to use taxpayer dollars to fund their children’s private school education. Similar legislation has historically run into opposition from Democrats and rural Republicans. But that changed last week, when the Texas House gave its stamp of approval to SB 2, a vote that included support from Republicans who opposed similar legislation in 2023. Upon Abbott’s signature, the program will officially launch at the start of the 2026-27 school year.SB 2 would initially put $1 billion over a two-year period in taxpayer dollars toward education savings accounts that families could use for private school tuition and other school-related expenses, like textbooks, transportation and therapy. Notably, up to 20% of the program could go to wealthier families who earn 500% or more of the poverty rate, which would be about $160,000 or more for a family of four. view article

Letter to the editor: Supporting Roosevelt ISD bond critical for students

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You may not be aware, but the high school freshman class has been eating on bleachers in the practice gym the past few years. We can proudly say that our school district is growing and will continue to grow, but we need the ability to house all our students. Our students deserve that precious time at lunch, same as we all had as kids, to catch up with friends and relax. view article

New Caney ISD approves $1K bonuses for returning full-time employees

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Full-time New Caney ISD employees who are returning for the 2025-26 school year will receive a $1,000 retention incentive on their May 5 paycheck, district leaders said. On April 21, NCISD's board of trustees unanimously approved the retention incentives with trustees Angela Tompkins and Beth Prykryl absent. The incentives are expected to cost about $2.3 million, said Christie Gates, executive director of human resources for NCISD. view article

DeSoto ISD targets clearer path forward despite TEA’s 2023 ratings

May 0108:25 AM

This year’s theme for DeSoto ISD’s State of the District was “Constructing the Future.” Superintendent Usamah Rodgers, shared with community members and leaders the current status of the district and its goals for the future. This came after the Texas Education Agency released their 2023 ratings. TEA paused their grading after more than 100 districts filed a lawsuit over changes in standards. view article

Debate over partisanship, culture wars in Mansfield ISD at center of school board race

May 0108:25 AM

How do Mansfield ISD voters feel about national politics being at the center of their past four local elections? In the May 3 school board election, candidates may get their answer. School board president Keziah Valdes Farrar — who has run a campaign aligned with and backed by conservative City Council candidates and Republican political action committees — faces Ana-Alicia Horn, a challenger who said she wants nothing to do with partisan politics and has garnered the endorsements of eight former board members. view article

Was Keller ISD split racially motivated? A ‘backroom’ deal’? Trustees respond

May 0108:25 AM

Keller school board Vice President John Birt and Trustee Chris Coker this week defended the district’s handling of a proposed split, bristling at suggestions that the idea was driven by race or socioeconomic factors and saying there was no intent to be secretive. view article

Report: Sunrise Centers are unfamiliar to Houston ISD staff, far from some of the neediest students

May 0108:25 AM

As Houston ISD shifts its non-academic student resources from the recently-shuttered wraparound services department to its Sunrise Centers, a report found that the centers may be out of reach for those who may need them most. While most Houston ISD students are about a 10-minute drive away from one of the district's seven Sunrise Centers — where students can access services including medical and mental health care, clothing and a food pantry — students living in Third Ward and Denver Harbor don't have easy access to one. The centers are also far from students living in the northwest areas of the city. view article

2 Eisenhower High School students in custody after allegedly shooting into bayou, district says

May 0108:25 AM

Two Eisenhower High School students are in custody after police say they fired a gun near campus Wednesday morning. Houston police said both students are 17 years old and charges are pending against them. The school was put on lockdown at the time. Aldine ISD said police activity near Eisenhower Senior High School prompted the lockdown at about 7:20 a.m. Police in the area observed the three people shooting in the bayou and then fleeing toward the school. view article

Round Rock ISD and RRPL hit the road to help prevent summer slide

May 0108:25 AM

The Round Rock Public Library’s Library on the Go and Round Rock ISD’s Pop-Up Library are teaming up to bring books straight to the community! Look for them at local parks and events all summer long—offering free access to books for readers of all ages. Summer reading helps students prevent the “summer slide,” a term used to describe the learning loss that can occur when school is out. By engaging with books over the summer, students keep their minds active, maintain reading skills, and continue building vocabulary and comprehension. Even just a few minutes of reading each day can make a big difference in helping students return to school ready to learn and succeed. view article

Former Eanes ISD teacher faces new felony charge amid child porn investigation

May 0108:25 AM

A former Eanes ISD teacher faces a new felony charge tied to an ongoing investigation into child pornography. A new affidavit filed in Travis County states that Zachary Barnett, a music teacher at Cedar Creek Elementary School, had hundreds of files of child pornography that included content depicting children under 10 years old. view article

Charges dismissed against Aldine ISD teacher accused of injuring 4-year-old with autism in classroom

May 0108:25 AM

A concerned mother reached out to Eyewitness News, upset about injuries her four-year-old daughter with autism got at school. It happened at Aldine ISD, and now the mother is worried the teacher responsible won't be punished. The teacher was charged with felony injury to a child in March, but she was soon released after a district judge found there was not enough evidence. view article

Cy-Fair ISD’s school board removed chapters in books on climate change, vaccines, and diversity despite state approval

May 0108:25 AM

Nearly a year after Cy-Fair Independent School District removed chapters from state-approved textbooks, controversy continues to swirl. Parents, educators, and elected officials remain sharply divided as the school board prepares to approve next year’s curriculum. Cy-Fair ISD, the third-largest school district in Texas with nearly 120,000 students, made headlines last year for an unprecedented curriculum decision. The school board voted to remove 13 chapters from state-approved textbooks. view article

A now-discarded plan to split Keller ISD caused a stir. Lawmakers now want clear rules on how to divide districts.

May 0108:25 AM

Lawmakers discussed a bill Tuesday that would create new rules for school districts that want to split into smaller entities, months after a controversial, now-abandoned plan to break up Keller ISD raised questions about whether the district could do so without voters’ input. House Bill 5089, authored by Rep. Charlie Geren, R-Fort Worth, would set rules for how a school district could split off from an existing one. Under the bill, 20% of registered voters in each of the proposed new districts would have to sign a petition. If that threshold is met, an election would be held, and voters would decide whether to approve the split. The State Board of Education would oversee the election. view article

Former Dripping Springs ISD teacher, coach sentenced for possession of child pornography

May 0108:24 AM

A former Dripping Springs ISD teacher and coach has been sentenced to 60 years in prison after pleading guilty to six counts of possession of child pornography, Hays County District Attorney Kelly Higgins announced in a news release Wednesday. view article

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Conservative Action Network discusses opposition to Lubbock ISD bond proposal

May 0108:23 AM

KCBD NewsChannel 11’s Kase Wilbanks sat down with Deanne Clark of the Conservative Action Network PAC, which is organizing opposition to Lubbock ISD’s $290 million bond package. For voters in the district, it is Proposition A on May 3 ballots. view article

Marlin ISD schools remain closed, cites lack of water access

May 0108:22 AM

Marlin ISD announced on Wednesday night that classes for Thursday are cancelled. The district cited the "ongoing lack of water service" on campuses as the reason to remain closed through Thursday, May 1. According to Marlin ISD, water access remains unavailable, hindering conditions to safely operate schools across the district. view article

WATCH: Moving Ahead PAC discusses support of Lubbock ISD bond proposal

May 0108:22 AM

KCBD NewsChannel 11’s Kase Wilbanks sat down with Melynn Henry of the Moving Ahead for Our Kids PAC, which is in support of Lubbock ISD’s $290 million bond package. For voters in the district, it is Proposition A on May 3 ballots. view article

Marlin ISD loses another day and a half of class after water woes force closure

May 0108:21 AM

Marlin ISD canceled classes on April 30 and May 1 after the water went out at the elementary and middle schools. Students at Marlin ISD have lost two weeks in the classroom for the 2024-2025 school year due to city-wide water pressure issues that force the district to cancel class. The number of days off rose to nine and a half Tuesday when two schools completely lost water. view article

Houston ISD exploring partnership with METRO for student transportation services

May 0108:20 AM

Houston ISD is exploring a partnership with METRO as it retools its transportation services for the 2025-26 school year. Kari Feinberg, the school district’s chief of organizational effectiveness, said this week on HISD’s YouTube channel that high school students who qualify for transportation provided by the district could have the option to obtain a METRO pass and use public transportation — such as bus and light rail services — instead of taking a school bus. view article

Bowie ISD approves all offered educator contracts

May 0108:10 AM

Trustees of the Bowie Independent School District approved all the offered contracts for professional educators during last week’s meeting. After a brief executive session the board returned to open session to approved the contracts. Several staff members are retiring include Kathy Green, principal at Bowie Elementary; Chris Cornelison, assistant principal at Bowie Junior High and Kristi Hunt at Bowie High School. view article

Nacogdoches ISD considers community input for superintendent search

April 3008:29 AM

Nacogdoches ISD is continuing its search for its next superintendent. Officials are considering the community’s input before interviews begin. Over 300 responses were collected and discussed by board members at Tuesday’s meeting. The search firm, Arrow Educational Services Inc., conducted a survey for both faculty and district residents. The firm’s operating officer Jim Dunlap said surveys were divided into major themes. “The basis to identify a candidate to bring to you, say these are the people that we think that fit this profile,” said Dunlap. view article

Aldine ISD, UHD, and Lone Star College Launch Cybersecurity Degree Pathway With 2+2+2 Program

April 3008:28 AM

A new partnership between Aldine ISD, Lone Star College, and the University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) is creating a direct path to a bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity for high school students — and removing common barriers along the way. On Tuesday morning, district and college leaders signed a formal Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at UHD to mark the launch of the 2+2+2 Cybersecurity Pathway. The innovative program allows students to earn a high school diploma, associate degree, and bachelor’s degree through a seamless academic experience supported by all three institutions. view article

Seymour ISD delayed start after severe weather

April 3008:28 AM

Seymour ISD will have a late start on Wednesday, April 30. This is due to downed power lines in the city and county according to Seymour ISD Superintendent John Anderson. No buses will run to allow safety crews to clear roads of downed power lines view article

Keller ISD split proposal exposes lasting emotional rift in community

April 3008:27 AM

The contentious proposal to split Keller ISD into two separate districts did not happen. But in Austin on Tuesday morning, testimony before a House committee offered clear evidence that a deep emotional division remains. "Our community has been shaken to its core," said Keller ISD parent Angela Hall in testimony before the House Committee on Public Education. "Trust has been broken and it will take years to rebuild." view article

Georgetown ISD receives C accountability rating for 2022-23 school year

April 3008:26 AM

Georgetown ISD received a C rating from the Texas Education Agency in 2023 after receiving a B rating in 2022. The state agency publicly released its A-F accountability ratings for Texas school districts April 24. The release of the scores was stalled for two years after more than 100 school districts sued the TEA over changes to the A-F rating system. On April 3, a state judge ruled that the TEA could release ratings for the 2022-23 school year. view article

Federal judge: Spring Branch ISD’s election system violates law, must be changed

April 3008:25 AM

A federal judge ruled Monday that Spring Branch ISD’s election system violates the Voting Rights Act and must be changed to give Latino residents more opportunity for representation on the district’s school board. The ruling caps a roughly four-year legal battle and adds to the growing number of school districts forced to change how voters elect trustees. U.S. District Court Judge Sim Lake ordered Spring Branch to switch after this May’s board election from a fully at-large system — in which all seven trustees are chosen by all voters in a district — to one where at least five trustees are elected only by residents of parts of the district. view article

Marlin ISD closes all campuses due to water pressure issues

April 3008:25 AM

All campuses within Marlin Independent School District were closed on Wednesday, April 30, due to continued problems with low water pressure across district facilities. The district announced the closure early Wednesday morning, citing the inability to maintain necessary operations without adequate water service. Officials said they are working closely with local utility providers to resolve the issue and restore full service as quickly as possible. view article

‘We’re opening doors of opportunities’ | Aldine ISD unveils seamless college pathway for students

April 3008:25 AM

A new partnership between Aldine Independent School District, University of Houston-Downtown and Lone Star College aims to give high school students a head start on their college education. The three institutions signed an agreement Tuesday during a ceremonial event at UHD, officially launching a 2+2 Program designed to help students earn degrees in a seamless pathway. view article

Cypress-Fairbanks ISD teacher in the running for ‘America’s Favorite Teacher’

April 3008:24 AM

Mrs. Lisa Peters, who teaches kindergarten at Warner Elementary, is the only Houston teacher in the running for America's Favorite Teacher! For generations, Reader's Digest has celebrated the most inspiring stories of everyday heroes. Now, one exceptional educator will have their impact recognized in its pages! view article

Records show former Eanes ISD music teacher had nearly 9,000 videos/images of students

April 3008:24 AM

A former elementary music teacher at Eanes Independent School District who was arrested in February on charges of Possession of Child Pornography is now being charged with Sexual Performance by Child under 14, according to court records. view article

Houston ISD Superintendent Mike Miles proposes cuts to district’s central office

April 3008:24 AM

Houston ISD is two months away from its deadline to finalize next school year's budget, and state-appointed Superintendent Mike Miles said tough decisions are ahead — including cuts to the district's central office. In the district's budget meeting last week, Miles shared his spending proposals with the district's board of managers. They include cuts to nearly every department of the central office, except for the Chief of Staff's office, which may see an increase. view article

Federal judge finds Spring Branch ISD in violation of Voting Rights Act

April 2908:31 AM

A federal judge has found Spring Branch ISD in violation of the federal Voting Rights Act. In 2021, Dr. Virginia Elizondo sued Spring Branch ISD alleging their school board system, comprised entirely of at-large seats, diminished the voting power of minorities. Most school board members come from more affluent neighborhoods south of I-10, instead of seats being equally distributed among neighborhoods. view article

Fort Worth ISD could close at least 10 campuses amid budget crisis

April 2908:28 AM

We’re learning more tonight about Fort Worth ISD’s plans to close at least 10 campuses as the district faces a drop in enrollment. At Dunbar High School on Monday, district leaders held the first of four community meetings this week, laying out which campuses could have to shut their doors. “It is at the point where we are actually having to put names of schools for the possibility,” said Dr. Karen Molinar, Superintendent with Fort Worth ISD. view article

What’s trending in Bastrop ISD: New TEA ratings, district partners with aerospace company, more

April 2908:25 AM

Take a closer look at some of the latest stories to come out of Community Impact's reporting of Bastrop ISD. Bastrop ISD received a D for the 2022-23 school year with 65 out of a possible 100 points in the Texas Education Agency's 2022-23 school accountability ratings. Public schools across the state were rated based on a variety of factors, including academic performance and how prepared students are for college and careers after high school. view article

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