{"id":504834,"date":"2026-01-09T23:37:09","date_gmt":"2026-01-09T23:37:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/504834\/"},"modified":"2026-01-09T23:37:09","modified_gmt":"2026-01-09T23:37:09","slug":"more-than-200-houston-area-private-schools-approved-for-texas-voucher-program","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/504834\/","title":{"rendered":"More than 200 Houston-area private schools approved for Texas voucher program"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\"><strong>HOUSTON<br \/>\n<\/strong> \u2013 More than 200 private schools in the Houston area have been approved to participate in the Texas voucher program.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">A recently released map shows private schools participating in the Texas Education Freedom Accounts program.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 kDvXdO font_openSans articleList\">\n<li class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-7 ecGWWE iQviKm\"\/><\/ul>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">In the Houston area, approximately 233 private schools are listed. <\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Families will be able to apply for the program between Feb. 4 and March 20<\/p>\n<p>233 private schools participating in Texas voucher program. (Copyright 2025 by KPRC Click2Houston &#8211; All rights reserved.)<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/finder.educationfreedom.texas.gov\/?_gl=1*dimdr8*_ga*MjA1ODc1MTIzMi4xNzY3ODE2OTkw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/finder.educationfreedom.texas.gov\/?_gl=1*dimdr8*_ga*MjA1ODc1MTIzMi4xNzY3ODE2OTkw\">Click here to find a school near you<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">The initiative represents a $1 billion investment and is expected to assist about 92,000 families over a two-year period. <\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Decisions on approved applications will be announced by May 1, with funds distributed beginning July 1.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 kDvXdO font_openSans articleList\">\n<li class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-7 ecGWWE iQviKm\"\/><\/ul>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Families will be able to apply for the program between Feb. 4 and March 20. <\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">This is a $1 billion investment that is anticipated to help around 92,000 families over the course of two years.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Decisions on approved applications will be made by May 1, with funds distributed starting July 1.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 kDvXdO font_openSans articleList\">\n<li class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-7 ecGWWE iQviKm\"\/><\/ul>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">The program, often referred to as \u201cschool vouchers\u201d, will allow parents to use state funds for private school tuition, tutoring, or homeschool expenses starting in the 2026\u20132027 school year.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">According to tutoring group General Academic, the average annual private school tuition is approximately $27,000.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 kDvXdO font_openSans articleList\">\n<li class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-7 ecGWWE iQviKm\"\/><\/ul>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">The Texas Education Freedom Accounts will prioritize low-income families and are projected to serve around 100,000 students statewide. <\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\"><b>Families could receive:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 kDvXdO font_openSans articleList\">\n<li class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-7 ecGWWE iQviKm\">\n<p>Up to $10,500 per year for private school students<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-7 ecGWWE iQviKm\">\n<p>Up to $30,000 per year for students with disabilities<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-7 ecGWWE iQviKm\">\n<p>Up to $2,000 per year for homeschool students<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Funds will be deposited into digital wallets that families can use to pay for approved educational expenses.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">The program will be managed by Odyssey, a technology company partnering with the Texas Comptroller\u2019s Office to develop the system families will use to apply for and manage funds.<\/p>\n<p>Start Here, Houston<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kiwhtN\">Before you &#8220;PRESS START&#8221; 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