Hundreds of private schools have been approved to participate in Texas’ new voucher program, many of them Christian institutions located in the state’s largest cities, according to a new map released by the comptroller’s office.
As of Thursday, the map showed around 450 private schools serving K-5, middle school or high school students. That represents roughly one-third of the 1,350 accredited Texas private schools eligible to participate.
Another 350 or so daycares and pre-kindergarten-only programs have also been approved. Childcare centers successfully pushed for full inclusion in the program, saying they hope the dollars will help bolster the struggling industry. The map will continue to be updated as more schools are accepted…