Texas Launches School Voucher Program for Nearly 100,000 Students
Nearly 100,000 Texas students to receive school vouchers in first year
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Nearly 100,000 students in Texas will receive school vouchers for private school tuition starting in the 2026-27 school year. The program, announced by Acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock, includes awards for low-income students and those with disabilities, with enrollment confirmations due by July 15.
- 01Nearly 100,000 Texas students will receive school vouchers through the Texas Education Freedom Accounts (TEFAs).
- 02Over 53,000 low-income students have been awarded vouchers via a random lottery.
- 03The program prioritizes students with disabilities and their siblings, with 42,644 receiving vouchers in the initial rollout.
- 04Families must confirm enrollment in a private school or opt out by July 15.
- 05Houston and Dallas are the top districts benefiting from the program.
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The Texas Education Freedom Accounts (TEFAs) program will provide nearly 100,000 students with vouchers to help cover private school tuition for the 2026-27 school year. Announced by Acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock on May 4, the program has already awarded vouchers to over 53,000 low-income students through a random lottery, alongside 42,644 students with disabilities and their siblings who received vouchers in late April. The program categorizes recipients into two tiers: Tier 1 for students with disabilities and Tier 2 for low-income households earning at or below 200% of the federal poverty level, approximately $66,000 annually for a family of four. Families have until July 15 to confirm their enrollment in a private school or opt out, with potential additional funding available for waitlisted students as families finalize their decisions. The top districts receiving TEFA awards include Houston Independent School District with 2,236 recipients and Dallas ISD with 1,548.
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The program is expected to provide financial relief to families seeking private education options, particularly for low-income households and those with disabled children.
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