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Teach the Vote’s Week in Review: March 31, 2023
Teach the Vote’s Week in Review: March 31, 2023

Another school shooting—this time at a private school—provides the backdrop for consideration of school safety bills. Plus, House and Senate committees dive into virtual education and curriculum.

By ATPE Staff | Posted on: 3/31/2023 12:00:00 AM

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Senate Education Committee considers virtual school, curriculum bills
Senate Education Committee considers virtual school, curriculum bills

The Texas Senate Education Committee considered bills on virtual schools, curriculum, and a variety of other subjects in a lengthy hearing Wednesday, March 29, 2023. 

By Mark Wiggins | Posted on: 3/30/2023 12:00:00 AM

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House Public Education Committee discusses virtual schools and more
House Public Education Committee discusses virtual schools and more

The committee met Tuesday, March 28, 2023, and ATPE testified on several bills. Votes on pending bills were also taken.

By Tricia Cave | Posted on: 3/29/2023 12:00:00 AM

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A Comparison of Major TRS Legislation
A Comparison of Major TRS Legislation

Check out ATPE's side-by-side comparison of this session's major TRS legislation, including SB 10, which passed out of the Senate March 29, 2023.

By ATPE Staff | Posted on: 3/29/2023 12:00:00 AM

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House committee discusses school safety bills
House committee discusses school safety bills

The House Select Committee on Youth Health and Safety heard several bills Monday, March 27, 2023, intended to address school shootings.

By Mark Wiggins | Posted on: 3/28/2023 12:00:00 AM

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Teach the Vote’s Week in Review: March 24, 2023
Teach the Vote’s Week in Review: March 24, 2023

ATPE testifies against vouchers at marathon Senate Education Committee hearing, plus House committees hear bills on student restraint, curriculum, pre-k certification, and more.

By ATPE Staff | Posted on: 3/24/2023 12:00:00 AM

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House Public Education Committee considers bills on curriculum, library review
House Public Education Committee considers bills on curriculum, library review

The pace at the Capitol noticeably increased this week, including in the House Public Education Committee where ATPE testified on several bills.

By Tricia Cave | Posted on: 3/23/2023 12:00:00 AM

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Senate receives overwhelming opposition to vouchers
Senate receives overwhelming opposition to vouchers

The Texas Senate Education Committee heard overwhelming opposition to school vouchers in a marathon hearing Wednesday, March 23.

By Mark Wiggins | Posted on: 3/23/2023 12:00:00 AM

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Physical restraint bill considered by House Select Committee on Youth Health and Safety
Physical restraint bill considered by House Select Committee on Youth Health and Safety

After learning of potential language changes related to banning prone and supine restraint, ATPE testified neutrally and asked that HB 459 move forward as originally filed.

By Tricia Cave | Posted on: 3/23/2023 12:00:00 AM

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Potential school closures highlight statewide funding issue
Potential school closures highlight statewide funding issue

Facing financial challenges, districts across the state are discussing potential school closures in an effort to cut costs.

By Jack Densmore | Posted on: 3/22/2023 12:00:00 AM

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