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Gina Hinojosa: “Over 150 school districts [in Texas] operating at four days a week because they can't afford to operate at…”

Featuring: Gina Hinojosa, Democratic | Texas House of Representatives, District 49

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You said your agenda is short and simple. Save Texas Public Schools explains what needs to be saving, please. What needs to be saved, please. Our schools are in crisis in Texas. We got Over 150 school districts [in Texas] operating at four days a week because they can't afford to operate at five days a week. We have teachers, an exodus of good certified teachers in Texas. They've left the classroom because they feel like this state walked out on them and is disrespecting them, not paying them. (00:41–00:48)

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Asserts that over 150 school districts in Texas have reduced their operational days due to financial constraints.

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