Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock announced that a record number of students have applied for the Texas Education Freedom Accounts (TEFA) since applications opened on Wednesday.
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People gathered outside of the Governors Mansion to mourn the freedoms taken from Texans this legislative session, such as voting rights, reproductive freedoms, LGBTQ equality, gun violence, quality and affordable health care, and censorship in education.– Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock announced that a record number of students have applied for the Texas Education Freedom Accounts since applications opened on Wednesday. The first day of the program’s launch saw more than 42,000 submitted applications, surpassing the standing record of Tennessee’s application for 33,000 students last year.“Texas families made history yesterday,” Hancock said. “This record-breaking response shows a powerful groundswell across our state of parents who are excited about the freedom to choose the best possible education for their child, and we’re proud to deliver a program that puts students first.” Of the students who applied on Wednesday, around 80.3% indicated they would be choosing a participating private school next year, while the other 19.7% said they plan to choose another option, such as homeschooling. Here are more TEFA statistics based on verified information from received applications, according to Hancock:38% have household incomes between 200% to 500% of the federal poverty level Nearly three out of four students are expected to be placed in one of the top three poverty groups, as established by Senate Bill 2: 10% have been placed in the top priority tier for students with disabilities and household incomes below 500% of the federal poverty level 29% have been placed in the second priority tier for students with household incomes below 200% of the federal poverty level 33% have been placed in the third priority tier for students with household incomes between 200% and 500% of the federal poverty levelThe number of students applying is expected to increase, with the program open for enrollment through March 17 at 11:59 p.m. What you need to know about Texas Education Freedom Accounts, the foundation of the state’s new school choice lawAvery Meurer is a Content Gatherer for KSAT 12. She graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a Bachelor of Science in Communications/Radio, Television and Film, as well as a Creative Writing Certificate. A native San Antonian, Avery attended the Northeast School of the Arts majoring in musical theater and creative writing.Bonham Exchange says it has signed deal to remain open with reduced capacity as sprinklers installedA big moment in a years-long fight over San Antonio’s drinking water.Bexar County constable loses battle to use controversial camera ticketing systemGMSA anchors celebrate Meteorologist Justin Horne on National Weatherperson's DayCommunity rallies to safeguard stray cats months after kitten strangled at SW Side complexMeet ‘Easy Bake’— a July 4 flood survivor kitty who was found INSIDE an ovenArmy vet who battled brain cancer blocked twice from becoming SA firefighter over psychedelic useSpurs Jackals bring European-style fan energy to Frost Bank Center with support from WembyAdvocate shares how drivers can stay safe from road rage after 10-year-old girl shot on NW SideNorth Side neighbors upset about late night street repairsApartment resident worried for her safety after man accused of stabbing woman multiple timesVIA seeks to boost San Antonio bus service with more frequent routes, reduced wait times
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