STATEHOUSE (July 29, 2024) – State Reps. J.D. Prescott (R-Union City) and Elizabeth Rowray (R-Yorktown) encourage families with students who have disabilities to apply for Indiana's Education Scholarship Account before the Sept. 1 deadline.
Prescott 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.
"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."
According to Rowray, scholarship funds are not considered income and do not impact any other financial aid like Medicaid that students may already receive.
"Families can unlock new doors to academic resources that can give their child the chance to learn and grow in an environment more tailored for them," Rowray said. "ESA funds can cover expenses for specialized programs and learning tools like tuition and therapies."
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. 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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State Rep. Elizabeth Rowray (R-Yorktown) represents House District 35,
which includes portions of Delaware and Madison counties.
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