Texas ranks a dismal 46th in the nation in per student funding, trailing by roughly $4,000 than the national average. With inflation climbing and costs rising, public school budgets are being stretched to the breaking point. As a father to two Texas-educated children, I understand intimately that investing in our children is an investment in our future.
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Guaranteed alternative testing dates for students with exceptions for religious holidays
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Championed critical financial relief with the creation of the “College for Y’all” initiative
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Created a non-voting student position on public school boards
I will advocate that the Texas Legislature…
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Increase per-student funding to keep pace with inflation
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Expand career and technical education pathways that connect students directly to Texas’s workforce needs
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Support competitive pay and benefits to recruit and retain qualified teachers
