HOUSTON – Texas families interested in school vouchers will soon be able to apply for what the state is calling Texas Education Freedom Accounts, according to documents obtained from the Texas Comptroller’s Office.

KPRC 2 obtained the rollout plan through a public information request, providing the clearest look yet at how the billion-dollar program will work, who qualifies, and when families can apply.

According to the documents, families will be able to apply for the program between Feb. 4 and March 20. Decisions on approved applications will be made by May 1, with funds distributed starting July 1.

Texans could begin applying for school vouchers in February

The program, or “school vouchers”, will allow parents to use state funds for private school tuition, tutoring, or homeschool e

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