Jaden Edison | The Texas Tribune
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The Senate could vote on the proposal as soon as next week. Democrats on Tuesday criticized the bill saying it fails to prioritize the state’s neediest children.
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More than two dozen Texas Democrats expressed concern about the elimination of a federal policy preventing immigration arrests at schools.
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The proposal would create education savings accounts and give families $10,000 a year in state funds to pay for their children’s private education.
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The temporary injunction issued Monday would affect roughly 90,000 Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals recipients in Texas.
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Critics say the curriculum overemphasizes Christianity. The board is expected to officially vote on whether to approve the materials later this week.
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Educators say they’ll struggle to keep the programs they created with those funds, highlighting their precarious situation without more state help.
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At a gathering for teachers in Houston, educators saw Harris as a potential ally at a time when conservatives push for changes in Texas classrooms.