Vouchers would let parents use public funds to pay for their kids’ private education. Learn about how they could work and the political battle around them.

Senate Bill 2 starts a new debate on a school voucher program in Texas. A funding proposal would allow up to 100,000 K-12 students who want to enroll to a private school to participate.

The first glimpse of Texas' Education Savings Account Program, a major legislative priority for Governor Greg Abbott, has emerged, sparking debate across the political spectrum. According to the bill filed by nine senators in the Texas Senate,

According to the bill filed by nine senators in the Texas Senate, the program is open to families either entering school for the first time, homeschooling, or entering private school. The state will set aside $1 billion of taxpayer money to cover the cost with $2,

Under SB 2, families enrolling their children in private school would receive $10,000 per year, or $11,500 if the student has a disability, through what’s called an education savings account. Supporters say it would be “the largest day one ESA program in the nation.