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 […]

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Vouchers Are Not the Solution for Families of Children with Autism

Vouchers Are Not the Solution for Families of Children with Autism TFN Urges Senate to Reject Proposed Voucher Scheme FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 28, 2007 Taking money from neighborhood public schools to pay for a private school voucher program is not the solution to helping families of children with special needs, the president of the […]

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Texas Freedom Network Calls for Strong Oversight, Accountability Measures in Expansion of Faith-Based Initiative in State

Texas Freedom Network Calls for Strong Oversight, Accountability Measures in Expansion of Faith-Based Initiative in State Legislature Should Add Key Safeguards for Religious Freedom FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 21, 2007 Proposed legislation that could significantly expand faith-based health and human services in Texas must include strong state oversight and accountability measures, a spokesman for the […]

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Chisum Launches Attack On Evolution

Chisum Launches Attack On Evolution Appropriations Chairman Should Focus on Budget, Not Culture Wars FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 14, 2007 The second most powerful member of the Texas House should refocus his efforts on passing a good state budget, not promoting fringe ideas that would embarrass the state and threaten the education of our schoolchildren, […]

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