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Leander ISD seeks increased state funding, special education support and opposes vouchers in 2025 legislative priorities
Summary
Leander ISD's presented priorities for the 89th Texas legislative session emphasize curriculum flexibility, increased funding for special education and the basic allotment, educator pay and retention, family engagement, opposition to vouchers, and investments in school safety and mental health.
Superintendent Bruce Gearing, Ed.D., presented the district's legislative priorities for the January 2025 session, which administration says were developed with staff and community input (survey responses and 31 in-person listening circles). The priorities document foregrounds three broad aims: empower student learning and curriculum flexibility; support and retain educators through competitive pay; and ensure equitable state funding to address district disparities.
The packet calls for increased special education funding, a higher basic allotment, and opposition to voucher programs on the grounds that vouchers would divert funds from public schools and may not serve students with disabilities. The priorities also include proposals to strengthen school safety and expand mental health supports. Administration recommended the board approve the priorities as presented; the agenda text does not record a vote.
