Texas Comptroller Don Huffines is seeking to double funding for the state's private school voucher program. The requested amount is $2 billion. A significant number of students are waiting to participate, with over 100,000 on the waitlist.
Critics of the program argue that there is limited evidence to support its expansion. They claim that vouchers have not delivered on their promises, which raises questions about justifying increased funding. Further details about the voucher program and the comptroller's request are available from the source.
The proposal to increase funding to $2 billion is currently under consideration by legislators.
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