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$8.5 billion school finance bill heads to Governor's desk for signature

Texas House lawmakers gave the thumbs-up to a $8.5 billion school finance bill, which some in leadership called the largest investment in public schools in the state's history. But some school district leaders said they worry about the lack of local control.
The article from Yahoo News discusses a significant $8.5 billion school finance bill passed by the Texas House, aimed at addressing the state's education funding issues. This bill, which passed with a vote of 145-2, seeks to increase the basic allotment per student from $6,160 to $6,300, marking the first increase since 2019. Additionally, it includes a one-time payment of $4,000 for full-time teachers and a $2,000 bonus for part-time teachers, alongside provisions for school safety enhancements and adjustments to the school funding formula to better support districts with lower property values. The bill now moves to the Texas Senate for further consideration, amidst ongoing debates about education funding and teacher compensation in the state.

Read the Full KXAN Article at:
[ https://www.yahoo.com/news/8-5-billion-school-finance-003036935.html ]