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Texas Voucher Program Sparks Debate | Odessa News
Texas just launched its biggest private school voucher program ever, pouring a billion dollars into it — and over 85,000 families have already signed up. But early data reveals a surprising pattern: most participants are white and low-income, with heavy concentrations in Houston, Dallas, and San Antonio’s Northside. While the program was marketed as a lifeline for kids with disabilities and those fleeing failing public schools, many first-year enrollees weren’t even coming from public education. Comptroller Don Huffines touts it as a chance for every child to chase their dreams, but critics…
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