DALLAS — Big changes are coming to the State Fair of Texas’ school ticket program this year.

For generations, students and teachers have enjoyed free admission to the Fair, but starting this year, only Pre-K through 8th graders will get free tickets. High school students, grades 9th through 12th, will no longer receive free admission but will have access to discounted tickets.

“We know some families may be disappointed, but this decision helps us continue providing a safe, family-friendly, and sustainable Fair experience while still investing in youth,” organizers said in a statement to WFAA.

The Fair says this change has been in the works for several years.

Printing and distributing more than 2 million free tickets each year is expensive, and only about 10% are actually used, a sp

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