STATEHOUSE (Aug. 5, 2024) – State Reps. Cindy Ledbetter (R-Newburgh) and Tim O'Brien (R-Evansville) encourage families with students who have disabilities to apply for Indiana's Education Scholarship Account before the Sept. 1 deadline.
Ledbetter 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.
"Education Scholarship Accounts provide families financial resources to access the academic environment that works best for their student," Ledbetter said. "Children with disabilities may need additional help in order for them to grow academically, whether it be tutoring or other learning materials."
O'Brien 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.
"These scholarships empower Hoosier parents to find the best educational option for their children," O'Brien said. "We want students to thrive, and this funding gives them the best opportunity to do just that."
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. Cindy Ledbetter (R-Newburgh) represents House District 75,
which includes portions of Gibson, Pike and Warrick counties.
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State Rep. Tim O'Brien (R-Evansville) represents House District 78,
which includes portions of Vanderburgh and Warrick counties.
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