Students with disabilities hope for expanded opportunities through school vouchers

Some Texas families could receive up to $30,000 toward their student’s education if they qualify for the highest amount of funding offered under the Education Savings Account Program, also known as school vouchers.

The program will offer families an opportunity to apply for state funds for their child’s education, whether they are homeschooled, attend private school or have a disability.

Students with disabilities, who come from low-income families and plan to attend private school, have the potential to receive the most amount of money through the program.

“If the student has a disability, then depending on what it says in their IEP (Individualized Education Program), like what services they would need, they could be eligible for up to $30,000 per year,” advocate Inga Cotton said.

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