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Family asks Texas Workforce Commission to clarify funding for student in UNT Elevar program

5391317 · July 15, 2025
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A mother and special education teacher told the Texas Workforce Commission that TWC services for her daughter accepted to the Elevar program at the University of North Texas were put on hold in March, leaving the family uncertain about funding as the semester approaches.

Tammy Chavera, a special education teacher and mother of a young adult with an intellectual disability, told the Texas Workforce Commission that services and funding tied to her daughter Julia’s acceptance to the Elevar program at the University of North Texas have been on hold since March.

Chavera told commissioners she and her family are current TWC clients but “are uncertain of Julia's current status as it stands relating to her funding.” She said TWC services were paused…

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