Texas Public Policy Foundation
901 Congress Avenue
Austin, TX 78701
OR
Online via Livestream

TO RSVP: Click the link below and enter the password “TPPF” when prompted

In this primer, TPPF and guest speakers will examine how Texas can meet the extraordinary demand for education freedom. Join us to explore what we have learned from Texas Education Freedom Accounts’ (TEFA’s) first year and how Texas can expand in the 90th Legislature so that even more families have the opportunity to support their individualized educational needs.

Complimentary lunch will be provided for in-person attendees. You are also welcome to register for a livestream ticket and tune in online.

Agenda

10:00–10:30AM | Check-In + Seating

10:30–10:35AM | Welcome: Parents Did the Unthinkable—Now What?

• Mandy Drogin – Senior Fellow, Government Reform & Oversight Coalition, Texas Public Policy Foundation

10:35–11:15AM | Panel 1 – Meeting the Demand: Building the Next Generation of Education Freedom

What have we learned from TEFA’s first year, where are families’ greatest needs unmet, and what policy changes are necessary to serve all Texas children?

• Richard Johnson, Ed.D. (Moderator) – Director, Booker T. Washington Initiative, Texas Public Policy Foundation
• Scott Jensen – Senior Advisor, American Federation for Children
• Jane McEnaney – Executive Director, Schools for America
• Anita Scott– Public Policy Director, Texas Home School Coalition

11:15–11:55AM | Panel 2 – Education Freedom: What’s Next for the 90^th Legislature?

This panel will dive into insight from Texas leadership into what the 90^th session will hold for education freedom. Panelists will discuss what Year 1 has taught them, opportunities for TEFA expansion, and how our leaders plan to meet the demand for education freedom in Texas.

• Mandy Drogin (Moderator) – Senior Fellow, Government Reform & Oversight Coalition, Texas Public Policy Foundation
• Travis Pillow – Assistant Director, Texas Education Freedom Accounts Program, Office of Texas Comptroller Don Huffines
• Madison Yandell – Education Policy Advisor, PK-12, Office of Texas Governor Greg Abbott

11:55AM-12:10PM | Break + Lunch Served

12:10–12:50PM | Panel 3 – Education Freedom in Action: The Battle to Increase Opportunity

This panel will discuss Chairman Buckley’s legislative leadership on education freedom for all families and how Texans are expanding opportunities in the special education community.

• Mandy Drogin (Moderator) – Senior Fellow, Government Reform & Oversight Coalition, Texas Public Policy Foundation
• The Honorable Brad Buckley – Texas State Representative (TX-54); Chairman, House Public Education Committee
• Tracy Hanson, Ed.D. – Principal & Founder, Oak Creek Academy (Killeen ISD)

12:50–1:30 PM | Panel 4 – Get Loud, Happy Warriors: Turning Voices into Legislative Action

Panelists will discuss ways to empower parent voices so that they can make the most impact in the 90th. The conversation will highlight what parents can do next to support legislation.

• Ariana Guajardo (Moderator) – Production Manager, Texas Public Policy Foundation
• Nathan Cunneen – Texas State Director, American Federation for Children
• Brenda Howard – Education Advocate
• Brian Phillips – Vice President, Communications, The Heritage Foundation; Senior Communications Adviser, Texas Public Policy Foundation

1:30PM | Closing Remarks – 120,000 Is the Beginning, Not the Finish Line

• Mandy Drogin – Senior Fellow, Government Reform & Oversight Coalition, Texas Public Policy Foundation

Livestream

The livestream can be viewed HERE from 11AM – 1:30PM CST

Parking

Please see the parking options below and click here for a parking map:

• Metered parking – pay per minute/hour Congress Avenue – 9th Street and surrounding streets
• Peak Parking LLC – pay for first 30 minutes then for each additional 30 minutes -176 E 9th St, Austin, TX 78701
• Capitol Tower – pay per hour – 206 E 9th Street, Austin, TX 78701

TO RSVP: Click the link below and enter the password “TPPF” when prompted

*There are two RSVP Options: 1) In-Person (TPPF Theater), and 2) Virtual (Livestream). When you RSVP, you will receive more event information and a reminder before the event.