Greg Abbott: “If you look at where school choice has been applied in other…”

“We will be providing per pupil funding that is at an all time high, teacher pay raises that will be at an all time high. But know this also, and that is If you look at where school choice has been applied in other states in the United States, you see those states have excellent and large school choice programs while also ranking the highest in the United States for public education. The fact of the matter is that school choice creates competition among all schools, ensuring a better education for all students.” (00:43–00:57)

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