A possible $830 million infusion into Texas' budget meant to save educator's jobs may have come a little too late. Already, thousands of Texas teachers have been laid off by school districts who have seen radical budget cuts by the State's passage of HB 1. This federal money was supposed to be contributed to the State's budget last year as part of an education job bill.
Granted, $830 million is nothing to sneeze at - however, it is a proverbial drop in the bucket in light of the budget shortfalls experienced by this state. Also, there is the question of whether or not legislators will actually use that money as additional appropriations in the education budget or if it will replace what has been allotted. If the federal money is added to education funding, it is possible that we will not see as many negative effects to the children of this State as previously thought. If replaced, State educators have the right to be outraged and concerned at the gross irresponsibility our legislators have displayed toward Texas children's future.
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