TEMPLE, Texas — Temple and Belton ISD approved a joint resolution regarding legislation in the upcoming special session.
"School choice" was at the heart of it all.
The resolution lists three priorities the independent school districts share. The first prevents funds from being removed from public education, followed by establishing a transparent accountability system, and increasing the basic allotment.
"I think one regional voice carries a lot more weight than a lot of independent voices, especially when you have priorities that are very similar," said Superintendent of Temple ISD, Dr. Bobby Ott.
Temple ISD Dr. Ott sent out a tweet on Sept. 23 that reads: "I would say that fully funding public schools is a civil rights issue of the 21st century."
Ott continues to show opposition to "school choice," as he has in the past.
"You won't find OT of PT services in a lot of non-public schools," Ott said in a previous interview with KCEN.
Ott even made his way to the Texas State Capitol to express his concerns about "school choice."
Governor Greg Abbott asked Texans to be a part of "School Choice Sunday" on Oct. 15 and said he would call a special session soon.
“If we do not win in that first special session, we will have another special special session and we’ll come back again,” Abbott said to the Texas Tribune.
Abbott has previously been scrutinized by Ott regarding "school choice."