"Together, we will ensure no Texas parent is hindered from choosing the best educational opportunities that will help their child be successful."
– Governor Greg Abbott
Texas Insider Report: AUSTIN, Texas – Governor Greg Abbott last night touted support among rural Texans for education freedom and school choice at a Parent Empowerment Night held at San Jacinto Christian Academy in Amarillo. In front of a packed school gym with more than 450 parents, students, and teachers, the Governor outlined his plan to expand the right of all Texas parents to choose the best education option for their child.
While speaking at the "Parent Empowerment Night," Abbott pointed out that a majority of urban, suburban, and rural Texans are in favor of increasing a parent's right to make important decisions in their child's education and to have access to what is being taught.
"No one knows better what is best for a child's success than their parents. From the Rio Grande Valley all the way to the Panhandle, Texans – urban, suburban, and rural – want to empower parents with the ability to choose the best education option for their child," said Governor Abbott.
"Protecting and expanding the fundamental right parents have as the primary decision-makers for their child is vital to the future of our state.Governor Abbott was joined for last night's Parent Empowerment Night by State Board of Education District 15 Member Aaron Kinsey, Texas Public Policy Foundation Education Policy Director Mandy Drogin (right) San Jacinto Christian Academy Superintendent Roxanne Cheek, and other parent empowerment advocates.
"Together, we will ensure no Texas parent is hindered from choosing the best educational opportunities that will help their child be successful," the Governor said.
The Governor discussed plans to expand school choice options through state-funded Education Savings Accounts to every Texas student, and also urged Texans to contact their local legislators to support parent empowerment and expanding education freedom in Texas.
