Bay Area Houston

Senate Bill 2 (SB 2), the Voucher Bill, sponsored by our own State Senator Mayes Middleton will be heard in the Education K-16 committee on Tuesday Jan 28 at 11:00. All 9 sponsors of the bill are on the committee so they will take testimony then vote the bill out of committee. This is common with the Republic Party in charge. The hearing on the open carry bill last all day and into the early hours of the next day. Hundreds testified against it include law enforcement. After the last person testified the Chair called for a vote and it passed.

The Texas Tribune has a great write up on the bill. So here are some highlights of the bill:

• Will provide up to $10,000 a year per student to families who send their kids to a private school
• Even if someone pays $0 in school taxes (renters) they will receive $10,000 more than what they contribute to public education
• Anyone can apply for the funding
• The bill will prioritize those who are already enrolled in a private school
• The bill will prioritize low income families, those making under $160,000/year
• Those who are truly low income will not be able to afford a private school even with the $10,000 handout
• private schools do not have to follow federal and state laws regarding special education that public schools must abide by
• The bill does not require participants to take the same state standardized tests issued to public school students annually
• $1 billion of your tax dollars has been set aside for this voucher scam

So buckle up, pull out your wallet, and prepare to donate to the wealthy. If you want you can call Senator Middleton to voice. your opinion about the Welfare for the Wealthy bill at (512) 463-0111.

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