Advocates worry 'unclear process' in school choice law could lead to increased burden, lawsuits

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Days before Gov. Abbott signed Senate Bill 2 into law, clearing the way for students with disabilities to receive up to $30,000 in taxpayer funds annually for private schooling, Texas school districts were already reportedly getting requests for special education evaluations — some with intentions of using the determination for the new Education Savings Account program. The state's ESA program is expected to launch in the 2026-27 school year.“We have already rec