Indy Standard

State Rep. Alan Morrison (R-Brazil) is urging families with students who have disabilities to apply for Indiana's Education Scholarship Account (ESA) before the September 1 deadline.

Morrison highlighted that the program offers monetary scholarships to students with disabilities, which can be used for various educational resources tailored to their learning needs. The funds are applicable to pre-approved educational programs, therapies, services, tuition and fees at private schools, curricular materials, and other education-related expenses.

"Families with children who have disabilities can face unique learning challenges," Morrison stated. "ESAs offer them the flexibility to choose the best academic tools to ensure their children can reach their full potential."

The scholarships are available to Indiana residents aged 5 to 22 who require special education services and meet specific financial criteria. Notably, scholarship funds are not considered income and do not affect other financial aid such as Medicaid that students may already receive.

In the 2024 legislative session, Morrison supported a new law expanding ESAs to include siblings of students with 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, while those requiring special education services can receive up to $20,000.

Applications for eligible students are open until September 1. For more information on providers and qualified schools or to apply, visit in.gov/tos/inesa.

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