Texas School Choice

Mind Discovery is so excited to be an approved Texas School Choice provider.

Students with disabilities, including those with an IEP or 504 Plan, receive priority funding. Families can use this program to access Mind Discovery’s assessments, programs, and services.

Important: Priority for students with disabilities does not eliminate funding for ALL Texas students. Public, Private, and homeschool students without a diagnosis can also receive funding, however the first year is prioritizing students with disabilities.

Mind Discovery can provide full individual evaluations to help determine eligibility for these students to qualify as a student with a disability. No Cost Consultation

The disability status itself determines priority, not just the presence of an IEP or 504 Plan through the public school system. An IEP or 504 Plan is one way to document the disability, but the disability itself overrides school type or formal plan when determining priority for funding.

Important Timeline (2026–27 School Year)

Feb 4, 2026 – Application Opens
Mar 17, 2026 – Application Closes
Early April 2026 – Funding Notifications
Spring 2026 – Private School Confirmation
Jul 1, 2026 – Initial Funding Available
Oct 1, 2026 – Additional Funding Released
Apr 1, 2027 – Final Funding Complete

Step 1: Identify Your Child’s Category

Student with a Disability (Priority) – Any child with a documented or suspected disability (including IEP, 504 Plan, or professional evaluation).
Public School Student – Currently enrolled in a public school.
Private School Student – Currently enrolled in a private school.
Homeschool Student – Currently taught at home by parents or guardians.

Note: Students with disabilities are highest priority, regardless of school type. Private and homeschool students without a disability can still receive funding with an evaluation from Mind Discovery.

Step 2: Check Eligibility

Live in Texas
Be school-aged
Fall into one of the categories above
Provide documentation of disability if applicable (IEP, 504 Plan, or professional evaluation)
Meet income guidelines for priority funding

Note: Private and homeschool students without formal documentation of disability can undergo a full individual evaluation at Mind Discovery to qualify for priority funding.

Step 3: Prepare Required Documents

Parents will need to upload the following to the Odyssey application:

Student & Parent Information: Full names, birthdates, contact info
Proof of Texas Residency: Utility bill, lease, or state-issued ID
Current School Status:
Disability Documentation (if applicable): IEP, 504 Plan, or professional evaluation/diagnosis
○ Public school: proof of enrollment
○ Private school: proof of enrollment
○ Homeschool: documentation of homeschooling
Household Income (if required): Most recent IRS 1040, W-2s, or other proof

Step 4: Apply Through Odyssey and Select Provider

Submit all required documents through the Odyssey School Choice Portal: https://educationfreedom.texas.gov/
Choose an approved provider. Mind Discovery is approved.
Private and Homeschool Students without a documented disability:
Can receive a full individual evaluation at Mind Discovery to establish eligibility for priority funding.
Completion of an evaluation does not guarantee funding, but it allows students to qualify for additional support.

Step 5: Receive Approval

Step 6: Funding by Category

Category	Funding Amount (Approx.)
Students with Disabilities (any school type)	Up to $30,000/year
Public School Students	$10,000–$11,000/year
Private School Students (with or without evaluation)	$10,000–$11,000/year
Homeschool Students (with or without evaluation)	~$2,000/year