Cesar Blanco: “If we start funneling taxpayer dollars into private schools…”

“These communities rely on their public schools not just for education, but for meals, for special education services, for after school programs, and for many, even healthcare. So If we start funneling taxpayer dollars into private schools through vouchers, we're pulling away resources from Marfa ISD and Alpine ISD and Terlingua ISD. leaving teachers with fewer resources and and with less support. I don't think that's choice. This bill may negatively impact the very schools that educate vast majority of our children.” (01:19–01:46)

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