Texas Voucher Program Hits Snag: Students with Disabilities Face Hurdles for Essential Funding Boost

Texas' new school voucher program has created significant administrative and legal challenges for students with disabilities seeking additional funds. Strict, poorly communicated deadlines for public school special education evaluations have left many families, including those prioritized by the program, unable to access the full financial benefits, raising concerns about equitable access and the diversion of public school resources.