school funding

Body Lawmakers agree on $8 billion school funding packageLeaders from the Texas House and Senate have agreed on an $8 billion school funding package, which is being called the largest in state history, The Dallas Morning News reported.

Body House proposes $7.5 billion in new school fundingCritics say a House bill proposing $7.5 billion in new funding for public education doesn’t go far enough, The Dallas Morning News reported. House Bill 2 would raise the per-student allotment by $220, to $6,360 a year.

Body Abbott ties voucher passage to teacher pay, school funding Gov.