export const ESA_FUNDING_STATIC_COPY = {
  heroEyebrow: 'What is ESA?',
  heroTitle:
    'ESA funding is money set aside by the state for a child\'s education that parents can use to choose the learning environment and services that best fit their child\'s needs.',
  heroSimpleLabel: 'Put Simply:',
  heroSimpleDescription: 'It is education money that follows the child instead of staying with one school.',
  heroDescription:
    'It allows families to use funds for tuition, therapies, tutoring, curriculum, or other approved educational services, giving them more flexibility and control over how their child learns.',
  stateNoticeTitle: 'Important: ESA Varies by State',
  stateNoticeDescription:
    'ESA (Empowerment Scholarship Account) programs vary significantly from state to state. Not all states offer ESA programs, and those that do may have different eligibility requirements, funding amounts, and approved uses for the funds.',
  stateNoticeChecklistTitle: 'Before advising families, please check:',
  stateNoticeFooter:
    'Contact your state Department of Education or visit their official website for the most up-to-date information on ESA funding availability and guidelines in your area.',
  parentConversationIntro: 'If a parent asks about ESA, here is a simple way to explain it:',
  parentConversationFooter: 'For detailed questions, always direct families to the front office or administration.',
} as const;

export const ESA_FUNDING_FAQS = [
  {
    question: 'What is an ESA (Empowerment Scholarship Account)?',
    answer:
      'An ESA is a state-funded account that provides education dollars directly to families. Instead of funding going only to a single public school, ESA money follows the child, allowing parents to choose the learning environment and services that best fit their child\'s unique needs.',
  },
  {
    question: 'Who is eligible for ESA funding?',
    answer:
      'Eligibility varies by state, but ESA programs typically prioritize students with disabilities including autism, students from low-income families, students in underperforming schools, foster children, and children of active-duty military. In many states, all K-12 students are now eligible.',
  },
  {
    question: 'What can ESA funds be used for?',
    answer:
      'ESA funds can be used for approved educational expenses including private school tuition, specialized therapies, tutoring services, curriculum and textbooks, educational technology, online learning programs, and other approved educational services.',
  },
  {
    question: 'How does ESA funding affect our school?',
    answer:
      'ESA funding is a positive opportunity for our school community. Families who choose our programs can use ESA funds to pay for tuition and specialized services we offer. This means more families can access the autism-focused education and therapies we provide, regardless of their financial situation.',
  },
  {
    question: 'How much funding does each student receive?',
    answer:
      'The amount varies by state and student need. ESA amounts often range from several thousand dollars per year for general education students to higher amounts for students with disabilities who require specialized services and therapies.',
  },
  {
    question: 'How do families apply for ESA funding?',
    answer:
      'Families apply through their state ESA program, often through the Department of Education website. The process typically involves submitting an application, providing proof of eligibility, receiving approval, and directing funds to chosen educational providers.',
  },
  {
    question: 'Can ESA funds be used for therapies at our school?',
    answer:
      'Yes. ESA funds can cover many specialized services, including speech therapy, occupational therapy, behavioral therapy, social skills groups, and other therapeutic interventions when those services are approved by the state program.',
  },
  {
    question: 'What is our role as staff in the ESA process?',
    answer:
      'Staff should understand the basics, direct families to the office for detailed guidance, document student services accurately for ESA reporting, and continue providing individualized education regardless of how services are funded.',
  },
] as const;
