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Brownsville ISD trustees unanimously approve resolution opposing state school vouchers
Summary
The Brownsville ISD Board of Trustees voted 6-0 to adopt a resolution opposing Texas school vouchers and similar programs, citing potential large budget losses for the district and urging continued advocacy against proposals that would divert public education funding.
Brownsville Independent School District trustees voted unanimously April 1 to adopt a resolution opposing Texas school vouchers, education savings accounts and other measures that would divert public funds from traditional public schools.
The board passed the resolution 6-0 after several public commenters and union leaders urged trustees to take a clear stand. Celia Saiz, president of BEST AFT Local 3877, called the measures “voucher scams”…
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