DALLAS, Texas \u2014 The American Federation for Children (AFC) today celebrated\u00a0the\u00a0Texas Education Freedom Account (TEFA) program\u00a0receiving more than 274,000 applications\u00a0during\u00a0its\u00a0initial\u00a0rollout period.\u00a0This\u00a0extraordinary milestone\u00a0demonstrates\u00a0strong demand for\u00a0school choice\u00a0with the largest launch in school choice history.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
According to the Texas Comptroller\u2019s Office,\u00a0which oversees the program, the application total surpassed 274,000\u00a0ahead of\u00a0the final deadline.\u00a0Clearly,\u00a0Texas\u00a0families\u00a0are eager\u00a0to access\u00a0the expanded educational options TEFA\u00a0delivers.\u00a0<\/p>\n
AFC\u00a0congratulates\u00a0Governor\u00a0Greg\u00a0Abbott,\u00a0Lieutenant Gov. Dan Patrick,\u00a0Speaker Dustin Burrows, and the Texas legislature for\u00a0their strong leadership\u00a0that made\u00a0the\u00a0TEFA\u00a0program\u00a0a reality. AFC also congratulates\u00a0Acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock and\u00a0administration\u00a0partner\u00a0Odyssey\u00a0for\u00a0creating a smooth, efficient, accessible\u00a0application\u00a0process.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u00a0The Texas Education Freedom Account program\u00a0represents\u00a0one of the most significant expansions of school choice in the nation, providing families\u00a0from all backgrounds\u00a0with greater flexibility to select the educational setting that best fits their child\u2019s needs.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
Statement from Nathan Cunneen, Texas State Director, American Federation for Children:\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u00a0\u201cAFC applauds\u00a0acting\u00a0Comptroller\u00a0Kelly Hancock\u00a0,\u00a0and other school choice champions\u00a0for their visionary leadership and steadfast commitment to delivering more educational options for Texas families.\u00a0TEFA\u2019s\u00a0massively\u00a0successful launch is a testament to what can be\u00a0accomplished\u00a0when leaders prioritize students and empower parents. We look forward to continuing our work together to ensure every Texas child has access to a school where he or she can learn, grow, and thrive.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
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