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Texas School Choice Sparks Debate Over LGBTQ+ Discrimination

1/21/2026

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In Texas, religious schools are not required to accept all students and may select.
Many religious schools maintain policies that discriminate against LGBTQ+ students.
Critics argue that taxpayer-funded vouchers for these schools violate religious freedom.
State Representative Gina Hinojosa says the push for school choice limits options for Texans.
Some religious schools enforce strict gender and sexuality policies and use curricula that integrate religious teachings, raising concerns about education quality.

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Story summary

In Texas, religious schools are not required to accept all students and may select.
Many religious schools maintain policies that discriminate against LGBTQ+ students.
Critics argue that taxpayer-funded vouchers for these schools violate religious freedom.
State Representative Gina Hinojosa says the push for school choice limits options for Texans.
Some religious schools enforce strict gender and sexuality policies and use curricula that integrate religious teachings, raising concerns about education quality.