Explore how Texas’s new Education Savings Account (ESA) law may impact your family. Stay informed with FAQs, updates, and Legacy’s commitment to remaining Christ-centered, mission-true, and family-focused every step of the way.
A conversation with our Head of School, Kevin Mosley, on how new legislation could impact families and the future of private education
The Texas Education Freedom Act, passed under Senate Bill 2, creates a new Education Savings Account (ESA) program that allows eligible families to access public funds for private educational expenses starting in the 2026–27 school year. It allows eligible families to access public funds through an Education Savings Account (ESA), about $10,000 per student annually, to use toward private school tuition and other educational expenses. It’s designed to make private education more accessible, especially for low- to moderate-income families and those with special learning needs.
Legacy is an accredited private school and meets the state’s eligibility standards. However, participation is optional. We are evaluating the opportunity prayerfully and carefully and will only participate if we can do so without compromising our Christ-centered mission, curriculum autonomy, or operational independence.
The ESA program will launch for the 2026–2027 school year. Applications are not yet open but are expected to be available in late 2025.
Priority will be given to:
Students with disabilities (from families earning up to 500% of the federal poverty level)
Low-income families (earning up to 200% of the federal poverty level)
Siblings of students already using ESA funds
Families above 500% of the poverty level (limited to 20% of the program budget)
Students currently enrolled in private schools like Legacy may become eligible after these prioritized groups are served.
Eligible expenses include:
Private school tuition
Textbooks and curriculum materials
Academic testing and tutoring
Transportation
Educational software and computers
Therapies and diagnostic services
Meals during the school day
No. ESA funds are not designed to reduce tuition or increase it. If Legacy participates, the funds would be used to:
Enhance financial aid
Strengthen academic programs
Extend access to mission-aligned families
Absolutely not. Our commitment is clear: Legacy will never accept funding that compromises our faith, admissions standards, or instructional content. We will only participate if the law continues to protect religious liberty and school autonomy.
Legacy is an active member of the Texas Private Schools Association (TPSA), which worked to ensure religious protections in the law. We’ve engaged in weekly legislative briefings, collaborated with schools in other ESA states, and are committed to advocacy and wisdom-led discernment as we move forward.
In addition to this School Choice resource page, we will be sending email updates, and hosting a Town Hall in June to answer your questions in person. Stay tuned for the save-the-date and future updates.
