Overview of Texas Private School Voucher Program
Texas' private school voucher program will officially start in the 2026-27 school year, overseen by the Texas Comptroller's Office. The program provides most families approximately $10,300 annually per student to cover tuition and educational expenses at approved private schools. Homeschooled students are eligible for $2,000, and students with disabilities may receive up to $30,000 depending on their needs.
Funding and Eligibility Details
The initial funding for this program is capped at $1 billion for the 2025-27 budget cycle, with the potential for costs to increase in subsequent years as determined by future legislatures. Eligibility prioritizes students leaving public schools, and families are classified by income levels that determine priority and proportions of the budget allocated:
- Students with disabilities from families earning up to 500% of the federal poverty level.
- Families at or below 200% of the poverty level.
- Families between 200% and 500% of the poverty level.
- Families above 500% of the poverty level (limited to 20% of the budget).
Despite prioritization, private schools retain full discretion over admissions and are not obliged to comply with state or federal disability accommodation laws.
Application Period and Program Administration
Application dates for schools and families have been established, with approval status updates projected for early May annually. The voucher funds operate through education savings accounts, a digital platform facilitating payments for tuition and approved educational products.
Pre-K and Preschool Funding Clarifications
Initially, draft rules proposed preschool children receive only $2,000, similar to homeschoolers, but the finalized rules align with legislative intent to provide preschool students meeting free public pre-K criteria the full voucher amount, exceeding $10,000.
The Texas voucher program aims to expand educational choices, especially benefiting students with disabilities and low-income families, but it leaves admission decisions to private schools and may primarily benefit those already in private education due to admission policies and funding caps.
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