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Navigating School Choice & Vouchers: What Texas Districts Need to Know  

46 minutes

About this webinar

School Choice, Vouchers & Your District: What You Need to Know Now

Texas lawmakers continue to advance school voucher legislation, raising critical questions for public school leaders. What impact will these changes have on district funding? How could enrollment patterns shift? And what steps can leaders take now to prepare?

Whether vouchers pass now or in the future, the implications for public schools are clear: district leaders need a plan.

Gain Clarity, Build Strategy

In this webinar, Cahterine Knepp, former Director of the Texas Senate Committee on Education, and Brenda Richmond, RTSBA, break down the current landscape of school choice in Texas and what it means for your schools.

Together they’ll share insights on funding formulas, potential enrollment shifts, and practical steps districts can take to communicate funding realities and plan for what’s next.

What you’ll learn:

How Texas voucher proposals could impact school district funding
What shifting enrollment patterns mean for long-term planning
Proactive strategies to help your district adapt, plan, and communicate effectively
Insights from behind the scenes of Texas education policy

Why Watch?

The school choice conversation is only growing, and understanding the potential impacts on your district is essential. Walk away with practical insights you can use to start internal conversations, engage your community, and navigate what’s ahead with confidence.

Featured Speakers

Brenda Richmond

Senior Analytics Advisor, Frontline Education

Brenda has spent her career supporting school districts in making impactful changes. With a background in education administration and hands-on experience at districts like Austin ISD, she’s known for her forward-thinking approach to improving operational efficiency. Fun fact: Brenda’s on a mission to visit and collect patches from all 63 U.S. National Parks—a passion that speaks to her adventurous spirit and dedication.

Catherine Knepp

Senior Analytics Advisor at Frontline Education

Catherine’s deep expertise spans legislative policy, school finance, and district leadership. As the former Director of the Texas Senate’s Committee on Education and a former Assistant Superintendent of Finance and Operations, she uniquely understands both the policy landscape and the day-to-day realities Texas districts face. Today, she helps districts strengthen financial planning with data-driven insights.

Discover the Frontline Difference

Frontline Education is a leading provider of school administration software, dedicated to helping K-12 leaders achieve their district’s goals. Our solutions empower administrators to manage critical areas like finance, HR, special education, and student health efficiently. Trusted by over 10,000 school district clients, Frontline delivers the insights and tools needed to save time, improve compliance, and support school leaders to drive positive outcomes.

Business Solutions That Support Smarter Planning

From navigating funding shifts to planning for enrollment changes, Frontline’s Business Solutions help district leaders manage resources strategically – backed by data, not guesswork.