Legislation and Resources
HB2 is a Texas bill that introduces an education savings account (ESA) program, allowing parents to use state funds for private or alternative schooling. It also proposes a modest increase in public school funding, raising the basic allotment from $6,160 to $6,380 per student. While it offers more school choice, critics argue that the funding for ESAs could divert resources from public schools, leaving the increase in funding effectively neutral and not addressing deeper issues in public education.
HB2 introduces an education savings account (ESA) program, allowing parents to use state funds for private schooling, while modestly increasing funding for public schools. However, critics argue that the $1 billion allocated for ESAs could harm public schools by diverting resources away from them. The debate highlights the challenge of balancing parental choice with maintaining a strong public education system.
I believe the idea of school choice is great, but not at the expense of harming our public education system. Why can’t we find innovative ways to fund school choice without tapping into the public education budget? Our teachers and public schools are already tasked with being innovative with fewer resources—shouldn't we prioritize supporting them first?
How to email your representative
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Lookup your representative.
Use the Who Represents Me? website to locate your representative.
Click on your representative's page to find their email address or an email form.
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Contact Your Representative
Use a greeting like "Dear Representative [Last Name]."
Introduce yourself and explain why you're reaching out.
Clearly state the issue and what action you’re requesting.
Thank them for their time and consideration.
Be sure to include your name, city and zip code.
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Sample Email
Subject: Prioritize Public School Funding
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What do I write in my email?
Write about why you are supporting and advocating for public schools. Make sure to include your name, city, and zip code on the email. An elected official only needs to listen to you if you are one of their constituents.
Here are some ideas of what you could write:
"I believe in supporting public schools. Please prioritize public education funding and invest in our kids’ futures."
"I want to see public education prioritized”
“I care about every child having access to quality education. Public schools need more funding."
"I’m asking you to protect public education”
“I stand with public schools and our community. Please prioritize funds to public education."