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A new SBEC member, a new SBOE website, and a once-in-a-lifetime solar eclipse—don’t miss this week’s top txed news.

Here are a few links to check out over what we hope is a restful weekend with your family and friends!

SB 2124 requires certain students to be enrolled in such programs unless their parent opts out.

The ATPE Governmental Relations team recaps the past week’s education news, legislative and election updates, and regulatory developments.

Analysis: A recent AG press release is yet another example of promoting misleading scenarios for political gain.

The White House lays out its proposed budget, which includes an additional $8 billion for K-12 education, and Abbott celebrates election victories that increase his odds of passing voucher legislation in the next session.

Tuesday’s primary resulted in a Legislature far less friendly to public education as voters sent six anti-voucher state reps home. Four more are headed to runoffs.

The White House announced its K-12 policy agenda in January, aiming to get students back on track after the COVID-19 pandemic.

Nine House Republicans lost their primary races, including six targeted by state leadership and out-of-state donors for being anti-voucher.

Gov. Greg Abbott called the results “an unmistakable message.” His allies said the state is “closer than ever” to a voucher program.