Education Savings Accounts legislation would not be in violation of constitutional laws, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton wrote in a legal opinion published this week that could help to clear the way for school choice.
The opinion was issued in response to Republican state Sen. Brandon Creighton’s questions regarding the constitutionality of using state funds to issue vouchers for education outside the public school system, including religious schools. (pdf)
“Texas parents should have the right to choose the best school for their kids, and every Texas child deserves the opportunity to attend a good safe school where they can learn and thrive,” Paxton said in a press release on Monday….}
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