Posted on · Abbott said local health authorities can't shut down in-person instruction before school has even started. He said an outbreak on campus once students have arrived could prompt a closure by health authorities.
Posted on · The Senate Education Committee approved the bill in a hurried meeting Wednesday morning. The full Senate is now expected to vote on the legislation Friday.
Posted on · State Sen. Larry Taylor says student vigilance will be just one part of a multifaceted solution to preventing further school shootings.
Posted on · Gov. Greg Abbott has told lawmakers to work on school finance during the special session.
Posted on · State Rep. Dan Huberty, R-Humble, wouldn’t give exact details of the bill but he gave a clue how he'll approach the challenge.
Posted on · For now, lawmakers still have to deal with the current, complicated system. That includes recapture, where wealthy districts pay money back to the state to share with poor ones.