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Texas Comptroller Proposes Excluding CAIR and Chinese Schools from TEFA Program

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The Texas Education Freedom Accounts (TEFA) program is set to provide families with $10,474 for private school expenses starting in the 2025-26 school year. However, the Acting Comptroller of Public Accounts is seeking legal advice from the Attorney General on whether schools connected to the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) or the Chinese government should be excluded from this funding. This proposal raises significant questions about educational choices and the criteria for school eligibility under the program, affecting families who rely on these funds for their children's education.

Key Details: • TEFA program offers $10,474 for private school tuition starting 2025-26. • Acting Comptroller is consulting the Attorney General for legal guidance. • Potential exclusion of schools affiliated with CAIR or the Chinese government.

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