18. HB 130 2nd Reading

POSITION
Oppose
House Record Vote: 656

Passage; May 7, 2009 Record Vote #656 (Journal Page 2749): 109 Yeas, 32 Nays, 1 PNV


YCT Nay. HB 130 would have created a universal pre-kindergarten system in Texas. Universal pre-kindergarten is nothing more than state-funded day care and represents another cradle-to-grave entitlement. Its advocates are primarily those who would like to indoctrinate children at an even younger age. Additionally, studies have proven that pre-kindergarten does not do a good job at giving children a head start on K-12 education. Parents who want to provide their children with pre-kindergarten education already have the right to do that privately and should not look to the government for a hand-out. 

POSITION
Oppose
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