Texas school voucher applications surge past 274,000 as initial deadline closes
Texas' school voucher program, Texas Education Freedom Accounts, received over 274,000 applications, exceeding the program's initial capacity of 90,000 spots. State officials will prioritize low-income families and students with disabilities, with funding notifications expected to begin in early April.
Texas' school voucher program closed its initial application window with over 274,000 submissions. The program allows families to use public funds for private school tuition and other education-related expenses. State officials will prioritize low-income families and students with disabilities. Funding notifications are expected to begin in early April. Approved families must secure enrollment at a private school by mid-July to receive their first state funding deposit. The program's launch marks one of the largest school choice expansions in the country.
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