This marks the third time Governor Abbott has tried to implement the program known as education savings accounts. The proposal would allow families to use taxpayer dollars to pay for private schools.
Parts of Texas have been suffering from dangerous heat, just after Texas Gov. Gregg Abbott signed a law to strip authority from cities, including their ability to mandate water breaks for construction workers. Under House Bill 2127, city and county ordinances in some of the state s largest cities will be nullified as of Sept. .
Parents and educators in the Houston Independent School District said they are all for improving schools but do not believe a state takeover by an unelected board of managers will boost test scores. The Texas Education Agency said the takeover of the state s largest school district is necessary because schools have failed to meet state standards. Jackie Anderson, president of the Houston Federation of Teachers, called it a hostile move opposed by many Houston elected officials, local education advocates and parents. .