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


Senate committee considers ATPE-supported sick leave pool bill
Senate committee considers ATPE-supported sick leave pool bill

ATPE testified before the Senate Education Committee Tuesday, April 27, in support of making sick leave pools available to school employees.

By Mark Wiggins | Posted on: 4/28/2021 12:00:00 AM

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Biden proposes education aid in "American Families Plan"
Biden proposes education aid in "American Families Plan"

The President will discuss his latest federal funding request during an address to Congress Wednesday, April 28.

By Jennifer Mitchell | Posted on: 4/28/2021 12:00:00 AM

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House Public Education Committee advances a laundry list of pending bills
House Public Education Committee advances a laundry list of pending bills

The committee met Friday, April 23, to vote on pending House bills before it turns its attention to hearing Senate bills next week.

By Andrea Chevalier | Posted on: 4/23/2021 12:00:00 AM

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Teach the Vote's Week in Review: April 23, 2021
Teach the Vote's Week in Review: April 23, 2021

The ATPE Governmental Relations team recaps this week’s state and federal education news and legislative updates.

By ATPE Staff | Posted on: 4/23/2021 12:00:00 AM

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Texas House approves state budget bill after adding pro-public education amendments
Texas House approves state budget bill after adding pro-public education amendments

The Texas House spent 12 hours Thursday debating amendments to SB 1, making several changes to the proposed state budget that demonstrate support for public education.

By Andrea Chevalier | Posted on: 4/23/2021 12:00:00 AM

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Texas Senate committee approves controversial special education voucher bill
Texas Senate committee approves controversial special education voucher bill

The Senate Education Committee advanced a special education voucher bill at its meeting Thursday, April 22.

By Mark Wiggins | Posted on: 4/22/2021 12:00:00 AM

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Texas House Public Education Committee recap from April 20, 2021
Texas House Public Education Committee recap from April 20, 2021

The committee met Tuesday, April 20, to hear 26 new bills covering such topics as bilingual education, accountability, reading academies, working conditions, and more.

By Andrea Chevalier | Posted on: 4/21/2021 12:00:00 AM

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Texas Senate Education Committee hears special education voucher bill
Texas Senate Education Committee hears special education voucher bill

The committee heard testimony Tuesday, April 20, on an ATPE-opposed bill that would create a special education voucher program funded by taxpayers.

By Mark Wiggins | Posted on: 4/20/2021 12:00:00 AM

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Texas House Public Education Committee approves mix of bills during April 15 meeting
Texas House Public Education Committee approves mix of bills during April 15 meeting

The committee held a formal meeting on the evening of April 15 to vote on numerous bills, including some supported and some opposed by ATPE.

By Andrea Chevalier | Posted on: 4/16/2021 12:00:00 AM

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Teach the Vote's Week in Review: April 16, 2021
Teach the Vote's Week in Review: April 16, 2021

The ATPE Governmental Relations team recaps this week’s state and federal education news and legislative updates.

By ATPE Staff | Posted on: 4/16/2021 12:00:00 AM

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