Data shows how far school choice funds will go with private special education programs in Texas

Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s leadership drives his state toward school choice - The Sentinel

The Texas House and Senate have approved versions of Senate Bill 2, which provides $1 billion to fund Education Savings Accounts (ESAs). This makes the Lone Star State the 18th in the nation to offer public money for educational alternatives, including private schools. Under the Senate bill, students enrolled in accredited private schools would receive $10,000 per year, or $11,500 if the student is disabled. It was a personal victory for Republi…

Data shows how far school choice funds will go with private special education programs in Texas

Editor's Note: This story has been updated to reflect the $30,000 maximum amount students with disabilities can receive through an Education Savings Account under the current version of Senate Bill 2. Investigative Summary: As the Texas legislature finalizes a deal on school choice, private schools serving children with disabilities say they are wary of strings that might be attached to taking taxpayer dollars. Our investigative team analyzed …