STATEHOUSE (Aug. 6, 2024) – State Reps. Matt Lehman (R-Berne) and J.D. Prescott (R-Union City) encourage families with students who have disabilities to apply for Indiana's Education Scholarship Account before the Sept. 1 deadline.
Lehman 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.
"Hoosier students deserve every opportunity that we can provide in order for them to be successful in the classroom," Lehman said. "These scholarships give parents financial help so that they can get their child into the right learning program that fits their specific needs."
Prescott said 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.
"This scholarship helps parents provide the best schooling for their children with disabilities," Prescott said. "I urge eligible families to take advantage of this great opportunity and receive support to access high-quality education resources tailored to their child's needs."
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 ESAs 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.
Applications for eligible students are available until Sept. 1. For more information, including a list of providers and qualified schools, and to apply, visit in.gov/tos/inesa.
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State Rep. Matt Lehman (R-Berne) represents House District 79,
which includes all of Adams County, and portions of Jay and Wells counties.
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State Rep. J.D. Prescott (R-Union City) represents House District 33,
which includes all of Blackford and Randolph counties,
and portions of Delaware, Henry and Jay counties.
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