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Texas TEFA Applications Surge, Districts Brace for Impact
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Texass inaugural educational savings accounts, TEFA, saw an overwhelming response, with over 230,000 applications, more than double the expected number. This surge, primarily from urban districts like Houston, Dallas, Northside, Fort Bend, and Cypress-Fairbanks, could strain school budgets already grappling with deficits. Superintendents react differently, with Northsides leader expressing concern over potential attendance dollar losses, while Cypress-Fairbanks remains optimistic, with only 1% of their students applying. Preschool families drove the highest interest, with nearly 26,000 pre-K applications, likely due to high child care costs. Despite the shift, Cypress-Fairbanks remains confident in their ability to provide quality public education.
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