Texas Parents Flood School Choice Program Exceeding Initial 90,000 Student Capacity

A school choice program in Texas has been overwhelmed by applications from parents, exceeding its initial capacity of 90,000 spots. The Texas Education Freedom Accounts (TEFA) program received over 200,000 student applications, far surpassing expectations. This surge in demand highlights the growing popularity of education savings accounts and other school choice initiatives in the state. As a result, administrators are scrambling to manage the influx of applications.