Tuition-free online program serves about 900 students, board hears

Oct 20, 2025

Braxton Allison told the advisory board the tuition-free program serves approximately 900 students, requires STAAR/EOC testing by grade level, and now includes special education and 504 supports; funding is per-student and residency is required.

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Braxton Allison reviewed the tuition-free online public school program and said it currently serves approximately 900 students. The program offers several endorsements; students in grades 3—6 take STAAR assessments while high school students take EOC exams. Allison said the program now provides special education and 504 support services that were not previously available.

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