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SB 2Signed into law89th Regular Session (2025)

Texas families can now use state money for private school tuition and other education costs

What it does

SB 2 creates education savings accounts funded by the state. Families who leave the public school system can apply for an account and spend the money on private school tuition, tutoring, therapy, and approved learning materials. The Texas Comptroller runs the program and decides who qualifies when there are more applicants than spots.

What it means for your community

If you have school-age kids, you have a new option to weigh and a new application deadline to track. Local districts watch this closely because state funding follows student enrollment, so districts with many departures may see budget pressure over time.

Read the full bill on Texas Legislature Online

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