Proposed Bill on Bible Classes Could Endanger Religious Freedom Public Schools also Face Legal Jeopardy if Legislation Passes with No Amendments FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 3, 2007 Proposed legislation mandating that every Texas public high school offer courses on the Bible could threaten the religious freedom of students and put school districts in legal jeopardy, […]
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Proposed Massive Pilot Voucher Program Takes Aim at Urban School Districts
Proposed Massive Pilot Voucher Program Takes Aim at Urban School Districts S.B. 1506 Could Drain $450 Million from Public Schools FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 29, 2007 The president of the Texas Freedom Network warned senators today that a proposed pilot voucher program would undermine public schools in urban school districts across the state. “There is […]
House Vote Slams Door Shut on Voucher Schemes
House Vote Slams Door Shut on Voucher Schemes Statement from TFN President Kathy Miller on Passage of Anti-Voucher Amendment to H.B. 1 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 29, 2007 AUSTIN Tonight state House members sent a clear message in support of neighborhood schools by voting to bar public funding for private school vouchers in Texas. The […]
Autism Voucher Scheme Would Undermine Special Education Efforts in Texas Public Schools
Autism Voucher Scheme Would Undermine Special Education Efforts in Texas Public Schools Senate Bill Modeled after Similar Schemes Peddled by Corporate-Funded Lobby Group FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 27, 2007 AUSTIN An expensive voucher scheme for students with autism would undermine efforts to ensure that public schools meet the needs of all of the state’s students […]
Special Education Initiatives, Not Vouchers, Are Real Solution for Students with Disabilities
Special Education Initiatives, Not Vouchers, Are Real Solution for Students with Disabilities TFN President Calls for Real Help for Students with Disabilities FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 13, 2007 Texas Freedom Network President Kathy Miller issued the following statement regarding the package of “Special Education Initiatives” announced by senators today. This package of 12 bills would […]
