Houston Public MediaExpanded protections and support for virtual education programs across Texas has been greenlighted by Gov. Greg Abbott, who signed a bill to strengthen the framework for K-12 virtual learning.
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Texas passes virtual education law to strengthen online learning options
More than 3,500 students were enrolled in the state’s Texas Virtual School Network this spring, according to the Texas Education Agency. That's down a few hundred from the 2024 spring semester, when more than 4,200 students were enrolled.