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Texas families began applying last week for the new education savings account program that allows parents to direct public funds toward private schooling and other approved learning expenses.
The Texas Education Freedom Account program, created by Senate Bill 2 last year — also referred to as a school voucher plan — allows eligible families to establish a state-funded account and request payments for a range of education-related costs. Applications opened Feb. 4 and will be accepted online through March 17 at EducationFreedom.Texas.gov.
Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock said the application process is designed to be simple and mobile-friendly, with most families able to complete it in less than 15 minutes.
Funds may be used for private school tuition and fees, online education programs, textbooks, tutoring, transportation to education providers, industry-based credential programs and certain educational therapies not covered by Medicaid or private insurance. Families are not required to select a school or provider when applying and are not obligated to use the funds if they later decide the program is not a good fit.
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