Texas HB984 establishes an empowerment scholarship account program to provide funding for education-related expenses of eligible children.

HB984 creates an empowerment scholarship account program in Texas, offering eligible children up to $10,000 annually for education expenses. The program aims to improve public schools, promote efficiency, and increase parental options. Eligible children can use funds for tuition, textbooks, and other approved educational expenses. The program includes quarterly payments, random audits, and guidelines for account suspension or closure. The comptroller administers the program, with oversight and reporting requirements.

Texas HB984 establishes an empowerment scholarship account program to provide funding for education-related expenses of eligible children.

HB984 creates an empowerment scholarship account program in Texas, offering eligible children up to $10,000 annually for education expenses. The program aims to improve public schools, promote efficiency, and increase parental options. Eligible children can use funds for tuition, textbooks, and other approved educational expenses. The program includes quarterly payments, random audits, and guidelines for account suspension or closure. The comptroller administers the program, with oversight and reporting requirements.