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5/08/2025
As Monday deadline looms to report bills out, the committee also heard bills that would criminalize educators who assist in “social transitioning” of a student as well as give parents access to student library records.
5/07/2025
The key change? Teachers will quickly receive data on student performance, making it actionable.
5/05/2025
School finance, including teacher pay raises, languishes in the Senate as Gov. Greg Abbott signs vouchers into law.
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