Nearly 73,000 Texas Students Receive Initial Funding for New Education Freedom Account Program

Texas has distributed initial funding to nearly 73,000 students through its new Education Freedom Account (EFA) program, marking a significant step in the state's first statewide school choice initiative. The funds, distributed on Tuesday, July 2, 2026, can be used by eligible families for approved educational expenses such as private school tuition, tutoring, and curriculum.