Think SB2 Supports Your Stance on Vouchers and Public Schools? You Might Be Right - Or Not. Here's What the Law Actually Does

Senate Bill 2 creates Texas's new Education Savings Account (ESA) program, starting in the 2026–27 school year. Eligible families can use ESA funds of up to $10,900 per year, with higher amounts available for students with disabilities, to cover private school tuition, tutoring, therapies, and other approved expenses. Homeschooling families may receive up to $2,000. This post explains what SB2 provides, who qualifies, how the funds work, and what families and providers should

Under IDEA, the special education process begins with Child Find, public schools’ legal duty to identify and evaluate students who may need services. This post explains how referrals work, timelines for special education evaluations, what informed consent means, and what happens at the initial ARD meeting. Understand how FAPE and your child’s right to an IEP begin with the first step.

Under IDEA, every eligible student with a disability is entitled to a Free Appropriate Public Education. FAPE is not a program. It’s a legal standard, and the tool schools use to meet that standard is the Individualized Education Program (IEP). In Texas, the ARD (Admission, Review, and Dismissal) committee creates the IEP. This group includes educators, specialists, and parents working as equal partners to develop a plan that meets the child’s needs.

Special education provides customized instruction and support to meet the unique needs of students with disabilities. It ensures access to learning through the protections of IDEA, the promise of FAPE, and services like speech therapy or counseling. With tools like IEPs and the ARD process in Texas, families and schools work together to help students prepare for further education, employment, and independent living.

SPED 101 is a blog series for parents and educators that explains the special education process in Texas. Learn about IDEA, IEPs, evaluations, eligibility, related services, and student rights. Get clear, practical guidance to support children with disabilities at school.

Did you know many families in Texas can access high-quality preschool at no cost? Here’s what you need to know to get started. Free pre-k can provide your child with a strong academic, social, and emotional foundation.   If your child will be 4 years old on or before September 1st , they may be eligible to attend free pre-kindergarten through your local public school district. Some districts also offer free pre-k for 3-year-olds if they meet the same eligibility requirement

Tip for parents, teachers, service providers, and administrators: If you haven’t already bookmarked the Texas Legal Framework, go ahead and do it now. Seriously.

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