Texas Comptroller - Voucher Funds For Islamic Schools

In a significant development, the Texas Comptroller's Office has approved two Islamic private schools to participate in the state's taxpayer-funded school choice program. This decision comes after a federal judge intervened, ordering the state to consider these schools for the program. The Excellence Academy in McKinney and the Brighter Horizons Academy in Garland can now offer Education Savings Account programs to their students. This move has been welcomed by the schools and parents, who had previously sued the state, claiming they were being unfairly excluded due to their Islamic faith. With this approval, students and families now have more options for private education, and the deadline to apply for the program has been extended to March 31st. This documentary explores the story behind this significant decision and its implications for educational choices in Texas.

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