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Texas Education Freedom Accounts Open for Applications to Support Families

KTSM••Dylan McKim
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Families in Texas can now apply for the newly launched Texas Education Freedom Accounts (TEFA), which offers $1 billion in funding to assist with educational expenses. This program is designed to provide financial support for families wishing to enroll their children in private schools or cover homeschooling costs. The initiative aims to enhance educational choices for families across the state, making quality education more accessible. Interested families should take advantage of this opportunity to secure funding for their children's education.

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