Legislators will hear a total of five voucher bills Wednesday, March 22, 2023: SB 8, SB 176, SB 960, SB 2354, and SB 2483. Let’s make sure they know our position first!
Texas PTA believes these bills will hurt children who attend our already underfunded public schools. As such, we oppose legislation that authorizes state funds to be used to pay for private school tuition and related costs.
We urge our members to tell Texas legislators: No matter what you call them, Vouchers are bad for Texas children!
In a hurry? Use our prewritten message to communicate by email, tweet or phone.
Have a little more time? Add your personal story about how underfunding has already impacted your children and how further loss of funds by way of Vouchers or Education Savings Accounts would impact your family specifically. Only you can tell your story, now is the time to be heard!
Thank you for giving Texas public school children a voice!
Texas PTA is proud to continue building upon our long-standing legacy of advocating to make every child’s potential a reality within the following pillars: Supporting Student Success, Health and Safety, Meaningful Assessment and Accountability, and Strengthening Public Schools.
Public School Funding System
Pursue legislation that increases the basic allotment and funds public education based on enrollment versus attendance.
Read Fund the Future Fact Sheet
Vouchers
Oppose legislation that authorizes state funds to be used to pay for private school tuition and related costs.
Read Vouchers: Debunk the Myths Fact Sheet
Teacher and Staff Shortage and Retention
Pursue legislation that addresses teacher and staff shortages and improves retention.
Read Educators are Worth It Fact Sheet
Student Mental Health
Pursue mental health legislation, including systems to identify students in need of intervention, and programs and services designed to help keep students mentally strong and prepared to cope with personal challenges.
Read Student Mental Wellness Fact Sheet
A-F Accountability System
Pursue legislation impacting the state’s A-F system. Advocate for an accountability system that more broadly reviews school performance and includes a family engagement component.
Read Beyond the STAAR Fact Sheet
