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Laredo Commission for Women schedules June forum on school vouchers with UISD assistant superintendent
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The Laredo Commission for Women confirmed a June presentation by UISD Assistant Superintendent Becky Cos Morales to explain how recently approved school vouchers will work and answer parents’ questions; the commission set meeting logistics and guest-capacity guidance.
The Laredo Commission for Women confirmed that Becky Cos Morales, assistant superintendent for UISD, will speak at the commission’s June meeting to explain the recently approved school voucher program and answer questions from parents and community members.
The presentation, announced by Program Chair Guadalupe Ramirez during the commission’s May meeting, is intended to cover “pros and cons” of the voucher program and how it will affect families in the coming school year, Ramirez said. The commission asked members to invite parents and guardians from affected districts.
Commissioners discussed logistics for the June session: seating capacity was cited as 35–45 people and members were asked to send confirmed guest names to staff so organizers can monitor RSVPs and expand outreach if seats remain. Ramirez and staff repeated that there will be no July meeting; the commission plans a regular meeting in August and a September meeting with a planned presentation by Becky Palomo on legal topics.
Ramirez told the commission Morales is actively researching vouchers and is working on a doctorate focused on the subject; commissioners said they expect the June talk to address who is eligible, how families will apply and how vouchers will affect school enrollment.
The commission requested that staff report confirmed attendance counts before the June meeting so they can adjust invitations. No formal action beyond scheduling and outreach direction was taken.
