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 currently waiting to participate, with over 100,000 on the waitlist.
Critics of the program argue that there is insufficient evidence to justify expanding it. They claim that vouchers have not delivered on their promises.
Further information on the voucher program and the comptroller's request is available from the source.
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