The Senate action means both chambers of the Legislature have passed their own versions of a bill to dedicate at least $9 billion of new money toward improving schools and delivering tax relief over the next two years. Significantly, it also means the Legislature and top elected leaders are on the cusp of fulfilling a key promise made to taxpayers during election season to overhaul the way Texas public education is funded.
What does Texas need to do to create and put in place an education funding system that puts students first?
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L to R: Stan Liebowitz, PhD and David Vroonland, EdD |
Joining host Dennis McCuistion to discuss these issues are:
- Stan Liebowitz, PhD: Ashbel Smith Professor, University of Texas at Dallas, and
- David Vroonland, EdD: Superintendent of Schools, Mesquite ISD.
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