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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.

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. 

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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