Speaker Todd Huston District 37 | Ballotpedia
Speaker Todd Huston District 37 | Ballotpedia
State Reps. Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville) and Matt Hostettler (R-Patoka) are urging families with students who have disabilities to apply for Indiana's Education Scholarship Account before the Sept. 1 deadline.
Borders explained that the program offers monetary scholarships to students with disabilities, which can be used for educational resources tailored to their learning needs. The funds may cover pre-approved educational programs, therapies, services, tuition and fees at private schools, curricular materials, and other education-related expenses.
"For children with disabilities, having access to the right programs and services can be a gamechanger for them and their future," Borders stated. "These scholarships enable parents to access the specialized resources needed to support their children's individual learning needs."
Hostettler noted that scholarships are available for students aged 5 to 22 who reside in Indiana, require special education services, and meet certain financial criteria.
"Some students with disabilities require additional help with education such as tutoring or supplemental materials," Hostettler said. "These scholarships help cover those expenses for families so their children can stay on target academically. The scholarships open doors for families to find the right school or help for their children."
During the 2024 legislative session, lawmakers supported 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 support can receive up to $20,000.
Applications for eligible students are available until Sept. 1. For more information on providers and qualified schools or to apply, visit in.gov/tos/inesa.
State Rep. Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville) represents House District 45, which includes all of Greene and Sullivan counties and portions of Daviess, Knox and Vigo counties.
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