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Texas breaks record with 42,000 students applying for new school choice program on first day applications open
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· February 5, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The total number of applicants on the first day was 42,000 students.
A new school choice program in Texas has seen a significant response, with a large number of students applying on the first day. The program has broken a record, indicating a high level of interest among families in the state. The total number of applicants on the first day was 42,000 students.
This suggests that many families are exploring alternative education options. For more information about the program and its details, readers can refer to the source, KXXV, which has reported on this development in Texas education.
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Category: schools Published: February 5, 2026 Source: KXXV Reading time: 1 min
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