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Parent-Directed Special Education Services Grants for Families Opening April 1st

The Parent-Directed Special Education Services (PDSES) program provides a one-time $1,500 online grant to parents/guardians of eligible students. Parents/guardians who apply can receive an online account where they shop for educational goods and services.

To be eligible for a PDSES grant, students must:

• be currently enrolled in a Texas public school (grades EE-12th),
• receive special education services through an individualized education program (IEP), and
• have NOT received a PDSES grant in the past – PDSES is a one-time only grant.

This school year’s PDSES application opens on April 1, 2026, at 8:00am CST and closes on April 30, 2026, at 5:00pm CST.

For more information about the PDSES program, visit: PDSES.TEA.TEXAS.GOV.

Outreach resources can also be found in multiple languages on the PDSES Outreach Materials webpage.

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