This article is intended to help Texas families understand the S-Number and the Texas Unique Child Identification Number for their child.
S-Number:
Your child may have an S-Number if they were enrolled in or received program services from a Texas public school district or charter school without a Social Security number.
The S-Number:
- Is used to validate the child’s Individualized Education Program (IEP), prekindergarten eligibility, and/or previous public school enrollment information (if applicable).
- Begins with an S and is followed by 8 numeric characters.
Texas Unique Child Identification Number:
The Texas Unique Child Identification Number is a unique ID used by the Texas Education Agency (TEA). A child will have a Texas Unique Child Identification Number if they have ever been enrolled in a Texas public school or charter school, or if they have a registered IEP/ISP on file.
The Texas Unique Child Identification Number:
- Can be obtained by calling your local school district.
- Will never begin with a 0.
- Is used to validate information that could impact your child’s priority and funding amount.
Where Can a Parent Find Their Child’s Texas Student Unique ID (UID) Number if They Do Not Have It?
If you have exhausted all methods of obtaining a UID, then you may enter "11111" followed by your zip code in the application instead of the Texas Unique Student Identifier. This will allow you to continue with the application. However, please note that the only way to ensure additional funding for a child with a disability is to have a validated IEP on file with TEA, which requires the child to have a valid Texas Unique Student Identifier (or UID). Please note that the only way to ensure additional SPED funding for TEFA is to have a validated IEP on file with TEA, which means the child has a valid Texas Unique Student Identifier (or UID).