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El Paso Preschool Welcomes Voucher Program for Children with Disabilities

El Paso Matters••Claudia Lorena Silva
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The El Paso Special Needs Education Center, also known as Every Little Blessing Preschool, is set to accept Texas Education Freedom Accounts starting in August, allowing eligible families to enroll their children with disabilities at no cost. The program offers up to $30,000 annually for students with individualized education plans (IEPs), providing significant financial relief for families like Zoe Hernandez's, who currently attends part-time. While supporters argue this increases educational options, critics express concerns about potential disparities and loss of protections for students with disabilities. Applications for the $1 billion voucher program are open until March 17, 2025.

Key Details: • Voucher applications open until March 17, 2025. • Eligible families can receive up to $30,000 per child with disabilities. • Tuition at Every Little Blessing Preschool is $6,000 per year for full-time students. • School capacity is 30 students, currently serving about 25. • Students can qualify for vouchers starting at age 3.

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Texas Education Freedom AccountsMichael PhillipsDavid DeMatthewsZoe HernandezAlejandra HernandezJessica QuinnEl Paso Special Needs Education CenterEvery Little Blessing PreschoolCoginia

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