Overview
- Acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock filed the final SB 2 rules on November 25, with the regulations set to take effect about 20 days after filing.
- Private schools and approved vendors can begin enrolling on December 9 through Odyssey, the platform selected to manage vendor onboarding and family spending.
- Families are slated to apply starting February 4, 2026, with seats limited under the $1 billion cap and a lottery to be used if applications exceed available spots.
- Funding tiers include up to $30,000 annually for students with disabilities or certain pre-K students, roughly $10,800 for standard private-school enrollees, and up to $2,000 for homeschool students.
- Prioritization will use adjusted gross income, with reported plans reserving most spots for low-income students and those with disabilities, while oversight will include required assessments for grades 3–12 and annual audits by the Comptroller’s office.