Florida Virtual School Gains Access to Texas Voucher Program Through Loophole
A Florida-based virtual school, NFC Academy, has been approved to participate in Texas' new $1 billion private school voucher program. This approval comes despite legislative measures intended to prevent out-of-state schools from accessing these funds. The Texas Comptroller's office granted NFC Academy, which operates under a biblical worldview, the status of a vendor rather than a virtual school, allowing it to receive state funds. This classification exploits a potential loophole in the program's eligibility criteria, which differentiates between vendors and private schools. As a vendor, NFC Academy is not eligible for the full funding amount designated for private schools but can still provide educational services such as online courses and tutoring. The approval has sparked questions about the legislative intent of the voucher program and whether it benefits private entities over Texas public interests. 
