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Governor Abbott visits Harvest Christian Academy to press for school-choice expansion and education savings accounts
Summary
Governor Greg Abbott visited Harvest Christian Academy in the Rio Grande Valley to praise the school and urge passage of education savings accounts (ESAs); state and national advocates outlined a four‑pillar 'parent empowerment' campaign and asked parents to contact legislators. No formal vote or policy action occurred at the event.
Governor Greg Abbott visited Harvest Christian Academy in the Rio Grande Valley on Feb. 17 to praise the school's faith‑based program and press lawmakers to expand school choice through education savings accounts.
Abbott told the audience he supports increased K‑12 funding and teacher pay but argued parents also need the ability to choose schools that match their values. “We will not use your taxpayer dollars to teach our kids to hate The United States Of America,” he said, and urged attendees to contact state representatives to pass his ESA proposal.
The event brought together local leaders, the school's pastor and education advocates. Pastor Jaime Gonzalez recounted the academy’s founding, saying it began with “about 9…
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