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flag Over 160,000 Texas families applied for $1B education accounts, mostly for private school tuition, with most already in private schools.

flag Over 160,000 Texas families have applied for the state’s $1 billion Education Freedom Accounts program by March 10, with 79% seeking private school tuition funds. flag Most applicants are from low- and middle-income households, primarily pre-K and kindergarten students, and the program uses a lottery system prioritizing students with disabilities and economic need. flag Despite the program’s goal to expand access, most applicants are already enrolled in private schools, raising questions about its impact on public education funding. flag The application deadline is March 17, and the Comptroller will report waitlist data to lawmakers.

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