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Explore the Teach the Vote archives for coverage of Texas public education policy dating back to 2019.


School finance and teacher recruitment & retention bills approved by House
School finance and teacher recruitment & retention bills approved by House

The House passed two priority bills related to school finance and teacher recruitment & retention, respectively, on Wednesday, April 26, 2023.

By Tricia Cave | Posted on: 4/27/2023 12:00:00 AM

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Statement on Passage of House Bill (HB) 11
Statement on Passage of House Bill (HB) 11

State’s largest educator association is pleased with amendment to HB 11 that will protect public oversight of certification rule making.

By ATPE Staff | Posted on: 4/26/2023 12:00:00 AM

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Why You Can’t Overlook Your Local School Board
Why You Can’t Overlook Your Local School Board

If voting in the May 6 local election isn’t already on your to-do list, it should be after you read this article.

By Kate Johanns | Posted on: 4/26/2023 12:00:00 AM

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House Public Education Committee hears first Senate bills
House Public Education Committee hears first Senate bills

The House Public Education Committee heard 10 bills, including the Senate’s major school safety bill

By Tricia Cave | Posted on: 4/25/2023 12:00:00 AM

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House Public Education considers accountability, virtual education bills
House Public Education considers accountability, virtual education bills

ATPE testified April 20, 2023, against bills that would expand full-time virtual schools and allow chaplains without certification to serve as school counselors.

By Tricia Cave | Posted on: 4/21/2023 12:00:00 AM

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Teach the Vote’s Week in Review: April 21, 2023
Teach the Vote’s Week in Review: April 21, 2023

With 38 days left until sine die, the pace is fast and furious and the agendas are long at the State Capitol. We’ve got news about vouchers, school safety, the budget, and more.

By ATPE Staff | Posted on: 4/21/2023 12:00:00 AM

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Senate Education Committee hears voucher aimed at school employee misconduct
Senate Education Committee hears voucher aimed at school employee misconduct

The committee met Wednesday, April 19, 2023, to consider several bills, including a private school voucher tied to school employee misconduct.

By Mark Wiggins | Posted on: 4/20/2023 12:00:00 AM

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Make your voice heard in your local election this May
Make your voice heard in your local election this May

With increased politicization of education in recent years, making your voice heard at the ballot box is the best way to ensure your school board works in the best interest of your school community.

By ATPE Staff | Posted on: 4/19/2023 12:00:00 AM

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Parental rights headline Public Education Committee hearing
Parental rights headline Public Education Committee hearing

The House Public Education Committee met April 18, 2023, in its first of three meetings this week to discuss grievance procedures and various other parental rights bills.

By Tricia Cave | Posted on: 4/19/2023 12:00:00 AM

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From The Texas Tribune: In overnight testimony, Uvalde victims’ family members call on Texas lawmakers to raise age to buy semi-automatic guns
From The Texas Tribune: In overnight testimony, Uvalde victims’ family members call on Texas lawmakers to raise age to buy semi-automatic guns

The families of Uvalde shooting victims waited hours to testify at a House committee hearing in support of House Bill 2744, which would raise the minimum age to purchase semi-automatic guns from 18 to 21.

By Alejandro Serrano, The Texas Tribune | Posted on: 4/19/2023 12:00:00 AM

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