How Does Funding Work?

Funding

Funding amounts depend on the student’s educational setting for the 2026–27 school year.

Private School Students

Students attending an approved private school or a pre-K or kindergarten program receive 85% of the statewide average public school funding.

• Award amount: $10,474 (set by TEA for 2026–27)

Private School Students with a Disability

Students with a disability enrolled in an approved private school or pre-K/kindergarten program may receive up to $30,000.

• Must have an IEP on file with TEA

• Award amount is based on the funding the public school district would receive to provide services under the IEP

Common Qualifying Disabilities

• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

• Specific Learning Disabilities

  • Dyslexia

  • Dysgraphia

  • Dyscalculia

• Speech or Language Impairment

• Hearing Impairment or Deafness

• Visual Impairment

• Intellectual Disability

• Emotional Disturbance

• Orthopedic Impairment

• Other Health Impairment

  • ADHD (when it substantially affects learning)

  • Epilepsy

  • Chronic health conditions

• Traumatic Brain Injury

• Multiple Disabilities

All Other Participating Students

Students who are homeschooled or not enrolled in private school or pre-K/kindergarten may receive:

• $2,000 annually