75% of HISD residents support $4.4B school bond for upgrades, with concerns about tax increases and past financial issues.

75% of HISD residents support the $4.4B school bond to rebuild aging campuses, improve safety, upgrade tech, and expand pre-K offerings, according to a Rice University Kinder Institute survey. However, only 17% would support if taxes increased by over $200/year. HISD residents believe schools need more funding for quality education, but past issues of fraud, corruption, and cost overruns raise concerns about the bond's accountability.

August 22, 2024
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