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ā€˜If we care about kids, then get rid of the politicsā€™: Nebraska school choice bill clears first hurdle

An education freedom bill advanced in the Nebraska Legislature this week, and its passage would make a November ballot question on the stateā€™s current school choice law moot. Read More

April 11, 2024
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Universal school choice bill approved by Louisiana Senate committee

A Louisiana Senate committee just advanced a universal school choice bill that would make the state the 12th in the nation to pass such a program. Read More

March 25, 2024
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South Carolina House approves universal school choice bill

The South Carolina House advanced a universal school choice bill despite a legal battle over the programā€™s constitutionality. The House voted 69-32 on Wednesday in favor of… Read More

March 25, 2024
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School choice bill nears finish line in Georgia

After two-years of deliberations, the Georgia General Assembly is on the brink of passing the stateā€™s biggest school choice program ever. The Georgia House voted 91-82 on Thursday to advance… Read More

March 18, 2024
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Alabama House passes universal school choice bill

The Alabama House passed a universal school choice bill that already has the endorsement of Gov. Kay Ivey. The House voted 69-34 Tuesday in favor of… Read More

February 29, 2024
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Alabama governor endorses universal school choice bill

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey advocated for a universal school choice bill during her State of the State address on Tuesday. Since last summer, Ivey has expressed her desire to sign… Read More

February 9, 2024
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Gov. Abbott calls fourth special session to get school choice bill across the finish line

(The Center Square) ā€“ Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Tuesday called the fourth special legislative session of 2023 after the House killed a school choice bill passed by the Senate… Read More

November 8, 2023
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott celebrates Senate passage of school choice bill now with HouseĀ 

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott praised the passage of his school choice bill in the state Senate Thursday, even as the chances for passing the bill in the state House remain… Read More

October 13, 2023
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Companion to school choice bill would allocate $1.2 billion more into Texas public schools

(The Center Square) ā€“ Texas state Sen. Brandon Creighton, R-Conroe, filed two key companion bills related to education on the first day of the third special legislative session this year. Read More

October 11, 2023
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Texas senator files historic school choice bill

(The Center Square) ā€“ On the first day of the third special legislative session this year, Texas state Sen. Brandon Creighton, R-Conroe, filed two key companion bills related to education. Read More

October 10, 2023