Robin Berkley, the Ann Kimball Johnson Director of Education at the Bush Institute, describes how Texas Senate Bill 2 establishes an Education Savings Account (ESA) program, which provides public funds for families to use on private school tuition and other educational expenses, starting in the 2026-2027 School year. The program, initially capped at 90,000 students and funded with $1 billion over two years, prioritizes low-income and public-school students, and raises important questions about educational outcomes and equity.
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