A clear guide to TEFA’s assessment requirements, including who must test, approved assessments, and how families and schools can stay compliant with annual reporting.

Official TEFA provider applications are now open. This guide explains Odyssey’s updated requirements and steps for private schools and vendors preparing to participate.

The finalized TEFA rules expand what qualifies as an online educational course or program and remove the for-credit requirement. Providers are now classified as vendors and must follow updated registration and technology-related guidelines.

Families returning to the TEFA school voucher program will have simplified procedures, including no annual reapplication, streamlined electronic verification, and faster reinstatement for minor violations. The update also explains the new payment system requirements and extends the resale prohibition indefinitely.

The final TEFA rules clarify that public and charter schools apply as vendors, not education service providers. The guidance outlines strengthened approval language, accreditation verification, ADA restrictions, and updated compliance and referral requirements.

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.

Updated TEFA school voucher program rules strengthen the “shall be approved” requirement for eligible private schools and clarify accreditation, two-year operation standards, and the obligation to maintain a Texas-based physical presence. The rules also expand guidance on virtual campuses, eligible fees, and employment-related payment restrictions.

Final TEFA school voucher program guidance explains who qualifies for state-funded Pre-K, confirms full funding for approved Pre-K/K programs, and outlines accreditation, program type, and age requirements that determine eligibility.

The finalized TEFA rules confirm that homeschool, microschool, learning pod, and non-accredited school students are limited to $2,000 in annual funding. The guidance clarifies what “home-schooled student” means, what expenses qualify, and why the cap applies even for children with disabilities. Families exploring alternative education options now have clear information about TEFA school voucher eligibility and limitations.

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.

The Texas Comptroller has officially finalized the TEFA school voucher rules, and the latest guidance includes major clarifications for families, especially around disability documentation, funding access, income verification, and program eligibility. Here’s what these changes mean and what steps parents should take next.