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Priority bills of the 89th Legislature: Parental rights
Priority bills of the 89th Legislature: Parental rights

In this Teach the Vote series, we showcase major education bills of the 89th Legislature. Today’s focus: parental rights.

By ATPE Staff | Posted on: 7/15/2025

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Congress expands use of 529 savings plans under the ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’
Congress expands use of 529 savings plans under the ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’

The new law doubles an existing tax shelter for K-12 private school costs but also lets educators use tax-free savings for certification-related expenses.

By Monty Exter and Jennifer Mitchell | Posted on: 7/15/2025

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Priority bills of the 89th Legislature: Vouchers and virtual schools
Priority bills of the 89th Legislature: Vouchers and virtual schools

In this Teach the Vote series, we showcase major education bills of the 89th Legislature. Today’s focus: vouchers and virtual schools.

By ATPE Staff | Posted on: 7/15/2025

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Priority bills of the 89th Legislature: Parental rights
Priority bills of the 89th Legislature: Parental rights

In this Teach the Vote series, we showcase major education bills of the 89th Legislature. Today’s focus: parental rights.

By ATPE Staff | Posted on: 7/15/2025

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Priority bills of the 89th Legislature: Funding, compensation, and the teacher pipeline
Priority bills of the 89th Legislature: Funding, compensation, and the teacher pipeline

In this Teach the Vote series, we showcase major education bills of the 89th Legislature. First up: public education funding, educator compensation, and the teacher pipeline.

By ATPE Staff | Posted on: 7/14/2025

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Priority bills of the 89th Legislature: School working conditions
Priority bills of the 89th Legislature: School working conditions

In this Teach the Vote series, we showcase major education bills of the 89th Legislature. Today’s focus: school working conditions.

By ATPE Staff | Posted on: 7/14/2025

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Priority bills of the 89th Legislature: Funding, compensation, and the teacher pipeline
Priority bills of the 89th Legislature: Funding, compensation, and the teacher pipeline

In this Teach the Vote series, we showcase major education bills of the 89th Legislature. First up: public education funding, educator compensation, and the teacher pipeline.

By ATPE Staff | Posted on: 7/14/2025

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Priority bills of the 89th Legislature: School working conditions
Priority bills of the 89th Legislature: School working conditions

In this Teach the Vote series, we showcase major education bills of the 89th Legislature. Today’s focus: school working conditions.

By ATPE Staff | Posted on: 7/14/2025

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Teach the Vote’s Week in Review: July 11, 2025
Teach the Vote’s Week in Review: July 11, 2025

Gov. Greg Abbott makes the special session official, and President Donald Trump signs the “One Big Beautiful Bill.” Plus: Learn how you can help victims of the recent Texas Hill Country floods.

By ATPE Staff | Posted on: 7/11/2025

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Gov. Greg Abbott makes it official: Special session to begin July 21
Gov. Greg Abbott makes it official: Special session to begin July 21

The governor released the official proclamation Wednesday to bring the 89th Texas Legislature back to Austin for a special session.

By Monty Exter | Posted on: 7/9/2025

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