More money for public schools in House budget

[TexasTowelie]

AUSTIN — Public schools would be boosted by $2.5 billion in the next two years on top of enrollment growth under a budget proposal approved unanimously by the House Appropriations Committee Thursday.

Committee Chairman Jim Pitts, R-Waxahachie, also wants to put another $500 million into schools in the current fiscal year. His panel hasn't yet voted on the idea.

Schools suffered a $5.4 billion cutback two years ago in the face of a projected revenue shortfall, and advocates have been pushing to restore the money.

A two-year budget proposal approved by the Texas Senate on Wednesday would restore $1.5 billion to education.

More at http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local_news/article/More-money-for-public-schools-in-House-budget-4374001.php .

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1. Thats not enough.