WHEREAS teachers now earn less than they could due to the monopsony power districts have over the labor force. Additional competition for teachers’ services will positively impact teacher pay;
WHEREAS studies indicate that where school choice has been implemented public schools have improved. Additionally, school choice will offset public schools’ enrollment growth;
WHEREAS the purpose of the education clause in the Texas Constitution is the preservation of the liberties and rights of the people;
WHEREAS school choice has the potential to save taxpayers billions while at the same time providing superior educational opportunities to Texas students;
WHEREAS at present, Texas has very few policies that encourage competition and efficiency in its public schools;
WHEREAS with passage of either the Taxpayer Savings Grant or Taxpayer Savings Credit the financial effect on a public school will be exactly the same as if a student moves out of the district;
RESOLVED that every Texas child can choose schools that best meet that individual child’s needs;
RESOLVED that parental freedom and educational opportunity for all Texas students is maximized;
RESOLVED that the Taxpayer Savings Grant Program is enacted;
RESOLVED that the Taxpayer Savings Credit Program is enacted;
Submitted on December 30th, 2014.
Signed: New Revolution Now
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