Texas Education Freedom Account (TEFA)
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Understanding School Choice: What It Means for SACS Families
Explore how the Texas Education Freedom Account (TEFA) law may impact your family. Stay informed with FAQs, updates, and SACS’ commitment to remaining Christ-centered, mission-true, and family-focused every step of the way.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Texas Education Freedom Act, passed under Senate Bill 2, creates a new Texas Education Freedom Account (TEFA) program that allows eligible families to access public funds for private educational expenses starting in the 2026–27 school year. It allows eligible families to access public funds through an Texas Education Freedom Account (TEFA), about $10,000 per student annually, to use toward private school tuition and other educational expenses. It’s designed to make private education more accessible, especially for low- to moderate-income families and those with special learning needs.
SACS is an accredited private school that meets the state’s eligibility standards. We will be participating in this incredible opportunity for our families and will share more information as it becomes available.
The TEFA program will launch for the 2026–2027 school year. Applications are not yet open but are expected to be available in early 2026.
Priority will be given to:
– Students with disabilities (from families earning up to 500% of the federal poverty level)
– Families within 200% of the poverty level
– Families within 500% of the poverty level
– Families above 500% of the poverty level (limited to 20% of the program budget)
– Siblings of students already using TEFA funds
This program is open to new families AND current families at SACS.
No. TEFA funds are not designed to reduce tuition or increase it. If SACS participates, the funds would be used to:
– Enhance financial aid
– Strengthen academic programs
– Extend access to mission-aligned families
All families who apply for tuition assistance at SACS must also apply for TEFA.
Absolutely not. Our commitment is clear: SACS will never accept funding that compromises our faith, admissions standards, or instructional content. We will only participate if the law continues to protect religious liberty and school autonomy.
SACS is an active member of the Texas Private Schools Association (TPSA), which worked to ensure religious protections in the law. We’ve engaged in weekly legislative briefings, collaborated with schools in other ESA states, and are committed to advocacy and wisdom-led discernment as we move forward.
We will share updates as they become available.