Summary

This bill allows educationally disadvantaged students in the state's 6 largest school districts to take the public money budgeted for their education expenses and apply it as a 'voucher' to a private school.

Political Context

After Rep. Grusendorf, former chair of Public Education and pro-voucher advocate, lost in his Republican primary in 2006, Frank Corte is taking-up the pro-voucher banner. This bill is similar to the contentious bills that were defeated in 2005 and 2003.

Additional Links

Jones, Sam "Thousands rally in Austin for private school vouchers" Burnt Orange Report Feb 08, 2007
Texas Freedom Network "Public Education: Vouchers"

Billhop Momentum Analysis

0 user(s): this language will pass (it's a freight train)
0 user(s): this language could pass (if supporters work it)
1 user(s): this language is unlikely to pass (but stranger things have happened)
0 user(s): this language will not pass (issue publicity filing)
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