Republican State Representatives Kendell Culp and Jim Pressel encourage families with students who have disabilities to apply for Indiana’s Education Scholarship Account before the September 1 deadline.
Culp said the program provides monetary scholarships to students with disabilities that can be used toward educational resources to best meet their learning needs. Funds can be used for pre-approved educational programs, therapies, services, tuition and fees at private schools, curricular materials, and other expenses related to the student’s education.
Scholarships are available to students between the ages of 5 and 22 who reside in Indiana, require special education services and meet certain financial requirements.
According to Pressel, scholarship funds are not considered income and do not impact any other financial aid like Medicaid that students may already receive.
During the 2024 legislative session, lawmakers supported expanding Education Scholarship Accounts to the siblings of students who have disabilities, even if those siblings do not have a disability. Students without a disability requiring special education services can receive state tuition support up to $8,000, and students who require special education services support can receive up to $20,000.
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