Texas School Voucher Enrollment: How to Apply for Education Freedom Accounts

Texas Education Freedom Accounts (TEFA)

• 🚀 Applications for the Texas Education Freedom Accounts open today at 9 a.m. and will close on March 17th.
• 💰 Accepted families can receive up to $10,400 per student for private school tuition, books, and uniforms.
• homeschool students will receive $2,000, and students with special needs can receive up to $30,000.

Application Requirements

• 📄 Parents must provide a photo ID, proof of citizenship, and a tax return to verify income.
• 📝 For students with special needs, an Individualized Education Program (IEP) is required.

Special Needs Students and IEPs

• ⚠️ The TEFA program prioritizes special needs students first.
• 🏫 Obtaining an IEP is a lengthy process that must be done through a public school district, even for those applying to private schools.
• ⏳ Families needing an IEP are advised to start the evaluation process early due to federal law timelines.
• 💬 The acting state controller is overseeing the rollout and emphasizes that an IEP must come through a public school, not just a doctor's note.