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Texas families began applying last week for the new education savings account program that allows parents to direct public funds toward private schooling and other approved learning expenses.

The Texas Education Freedom Account program, created by Senate Bill 2 last year — also referred to as a school voucher plan — allows eligible families to establish a state-funded account and request payments for a range of education-related costs. Applications opened Feb. 4 and will be accepted online through March 17 at EducationFreedom.Texas.gov.

Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock said the application process is designed to be simple and mobile-friendly, with most families able to complete it in less than 15 minutes..Texas.gov.

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