More than half of TEFA recipients already enrolled in private or homeschool, data shows
Read full article: More than half of TEFA recipients already enrolled in private or homeschool, data showsFamilies have started to receive their notices on whether or not they were accepted into the Texas Education Freedom Accounts (TEFA) program.
‘You can market yourself’: San Antonio teacher applies to join TEFA vendor database
Read full article: ‘You can market yourself’: San Antonio teacher applies to join TEFA vendor databaseWith the new Texas Education Freedom Accounts (TEFA), some teachers are looking at a side hustle that fits what they already do best: tutoring.
‘It’s frustrating’: IEP delays threaten $30K in school voucher funds for families
Read full article: ‘It’s frustrating’: IEP delays threaten $30K in school voucher funds for familiesAs the deadline approaches to apply for school vouchers, families are struggling to receive the benefits reserved for those with disabilities.
4 in 5 Texas Education Freedom Account applicants plan on attending private school, spokesperson says
Read full article: 4 in 5 Texas Education Freedom Account applicants plan on attending private school, spokesperson saysTexas Education Freedom Accounts spokesperson Travis Pillow shared record-breaking numbers for the first week of applications.
TEFA applications hitting record numbers on program’s first day, acting Texas comptroller says
Read full article: TEFA applications hitting record numbers on program’s first day, acting Texas comptroller saysActing Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock announced that a record number of students have applied for the Texas Education Freedom Accounts (TEFA) since applications opened on Wednesday.
What you need to know about Texas Education Freedom Accounts, the foundation of the state’s new school choice law
Read full article: What you need to know about Texas Education Freedom Accounts, the foundation of the state’s new school choice lawTEFA will provide families with an opportunity to apply for financial assistance to homeschool their students, send them to private school or provide their child with personalized tutoring.
Texas families can soon access state’s education savings account. Here’s how the process works
Read full article: Texas families can soon access state’s education savings account. Here’s how the process worksTexas families will soon have access to a new educational funding program that could help cover private school costs and other educational expenses. The Texas Education Freedom Accountson program is set to launch with applications opening Feb. 4.