Tutors, therapists, and educational professionals are now classified as vendors under TEFA and must meet updated registration, credential, and background check requirements. The rules also clarify the scope of allowed services, interactions with students, and expanded approval for educational technologies.

The final TEFA school voucher program rules have completely changed what families must submit to qualify for disability-based priority admission. Medical documentation is no longer enough, and new requirements may affect your timeline, funding, and next steps. Here’s what parents need to know now.

TEA’s latest guidance reshapes what parents need to know about TEFA and disability funding. A medical diagnosis may help with lottery priority, but only a school district evaluation and EFA IEP unlock the higher funding amount. Here’s what changed, and what families should do now.

The TEA’s November 20th announcement lays out major new responsibilities for districts under SB 2 and the TEFA program, especially regarding evaluations for non-enrolled students. This overview breaks down what administrators must know now, what’s changing, and how to prepare for significant increases in evaluation volume and new EFA IEP requirements.

A quick-reference guide summarizing your key Section 504 rights, deadlines, and red flags — empowering you to take informed action.

Learn how to work effectively with your school’s 504 Team, monitor accommodations, and keep your child’s plan up to date.

Learn what happens to your child’s 504 Plan after high school and how to prepare for college-level self-advocacy.

Get answers to common 504 questions about temporary disabilities, transfers, and special cases that parents often face.

Learn what rights you have when Section 504 disagreements arise — from local complaints to formal hearings and federal OCR filings.

Learn how discipline works under Section 504, including when Manifestation Determination Reviews are required and how to ensure fairness.

Explore examples of academic, behavioral, and health accommodations that help students succeed under Section 504.

Learn how Section 504 ensures your child’s access to all school programs, extracurriculars, and supports, legally protected and enforced.

Understand what a Section 504 Plan includes, who creates it, and how it ensures your child receives needed accommodations at school.

Learn how Section 504 evaluations work, what triggers them, and what rights you have if you disagree with the school’s findings.

Understand the difference between Section 504 and IDEA, including who qualifies, what services are provided, and how each law protects student rights.

Learn how schools determine eligibility for Section 504, what “substantial limitation” means, and why even high-performing students can still qualify.

Understand the basics of Section 504 — the civil rights law that ensures students with disabilities receive equal access and protection from discrimination in schools.

Learn how Section 504 protects students with disabilities in public schools. This 13-part parent and educator series explains 504 eligibility, accommodations, plans, and rights — from evaluation to advocacy — with clear guidance from Accessible Education.

Confidently prepare for your next ARD meeting with a clear checklist and practical tips. Learn how to use TEA resources and collaborate effectively with your child’s team.

Disciplinary actions can trigger ARD meetings to ensure a student’s disability is considered. Learn how MDRs, FBAs, and BIPs safeguard educational placement.