Applications are open for families wanting to apply for the Texas Education Freedom Accounts (TEFA), but some students with special needs are having difficulty getting a new Individualized Education Program (IEP) to receive the largest voucher.
Students with special needs are eligible for a voucher up to $30,000. Per TEFA guidelines, whether the student is already a private school attendee or making the switch, they must obtain a new IEP from a local public school district.
Many districts across the state already have a backlog of IEPs they are working on for publicschool students. Add in privateschool students needing new IEPS for vouchers, and some parents say it’s created a headache…