Texas School Voucher Program: Application, Eligibility, and Funding Details

Texas School Voucher Program Rollout

• 🗓️ Families can begin applying for the Texas school voucher program starting February 4th.
• 🏫 Vouchers will be usable for the 2026-2027 school year.

Voucher Amounts and Eligibility

• 💰 Most families are eligible for approximately $10,300 per student annually to cover educational expenses or tuition at approved private schools.
• 🏠 Homeschooling families qualify for $2,000.
• 🎓 Students with disabilities may receive up to $30,000.

Program Oversight and Data Tracking

• 📊 The Texas Controllers Office will manage the program and is required to track data on applications, approvals, and the program's impact on both private and public schools.
• 📉 Public education advocates' requests for additional tracking, such as graduation rates and academic growth, were declined by the state.

Application Approval and Private School Admission

• ⚠️ Not all applicants will be approved; early estimates suggest around 100,000 students may receive vouchers.
• ✅ Voucher funds are contingent on a student being accepted into a private school, which has the discretion to choose its admitted students.