Can a Houston family pay for this from a TEFA account?
TEFA — private school ($10,474)Eligible
Academic assessment-related costs.
TEFA — with an IEP (up to $30,000)Eligible
Academic assessment-related costs.
TEFA — homeschool / other ($2,000)Eligible
Academic assessment-related costs.
Rules that apply
- Participating schools must give a nationally norm-referenced assessment to students in grades 3-12 each year.
- Credential and certification exam fees count as assessments.
What isn't allowed
- Medical exams outside educational therapies
In Houston
Several approved assessment vendors offer at-home norm-referenced testing for homeschool families.
How to buy it
Log in to the TEFA parent portal (Odyssey). Pay your school or an approved provider through the platform, or buy approved products in the marketplace. If a provider isn't listed, it has to apply and be approved before it can be paid.
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Sources: educationfreedom.texas.gov (families page, Tuition and Fee Guidelines 5/28/2026, Educator Credential Policy 7/7/2026, Providers and Vendors) and Odyssey's eligible-expenses article for TEFA. This is a summary, not legal advice. Program rules control.