Texas unveils proposed school voucher rules. Here’s how families could use them
The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts released proposed rules Friday outlining how the state’s new education savings account program could be implemented.
Texas lawmakers passed the school voucher-like plan during this year’s regular legislative session. Families won’t be able to receive vouchers until next year, but the proposed rules offer the first glimpse at the possible details of the program.
Under the proposal, families whose kids aren’t enrolled in public schools would be able to use public money to pay for these education-related expenses:
- Tuition and fees paid to a private school, college, online educational course or training program that provides credit towards a high school diploma or industry-based credential
- School uniforms
- Textbooks and other instructional materials
- Assessment costs
- Private tutoring
- Transportation costs
- Computer hardware and software
- Educational therapy
- Breakfast or lunch costs
- Fees for classes in other public schools, including charter schools
The full proposed rules are available on the state comptroller’s website. To comment on the proposed rules, email Esa.Rule.Comment@cpa.texas.gov or write to Education Savings Account Program, Educational Opportunities and Investments Division, 111 E. 17th Street, Austin, Texas 78774. Comments must be received within 30 days.
