| (a) This subchapter is applicable to JET awards to
public junior colleges, public technical institutes, public state
colleges, charter schools, and school districts for the development
of career and technical education programs that meet the requirements
of Texas Education Code, §134.006 and §134.007.
(b) A grant received under this subchapter may be used
only:
(1) to support courses or programs that prepare students
for career employment in occupations that are identified by local
businesses as being in high demand;
(2) to finance the initial costs of career and technical
education courses or program development, including the costs of purchasing
equipment, and other expenses associated with the development of an
appropriate course; and
(3) to finance a career and technical education course
or program that leads to a license, certificate, or postsecondary
degree.
(c) In awarding a grant under this subchapter, the
Agency shall primarily consider the potential economic returns to
the state from the development of the career and technical education
course or program. The Agency may also consider whether the course
or program:
(1) is part of a new, emerging industry or high-demand
occupation;
(2) offers new or expanded dual-credit career and technical
educational opportunities in public high schools;
(3) offers new career and technical educational opportunities
not previously available to students enrolled at any campus in the
Windham School District; or
(4) is provided in cooperation with other public junior
colleges, public technical institutes, or public state colleges across
existing service areas.
(d) A grant recipient shall provide the matching funds
as identified in its application.
(1) Matching funds may be obtained from any source
available to the grant recipient, including industry consortia, community
or foundation grants, individual contributions, and local governmental
agency operating funds.
(2) A grant recipient's matching share may consist
of one or more of the following contributions:
(A) cash;
(B) equipment, equipment use, materials, or supplies;
(C) personnel or curriculum development cost; and/or
(D) administrative costs that are directly attributable
to the project.
(3) The matching funds must be expended on the same
project for which the grant funds are provided and valued in a manner
acceptable or as determined by the Agency.
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| Source Note: The provisions of this §804.41 adopted to be effective September 1, 2009, 34 TexReg 5959; transferred effective June 16, 2015, as published in the Texas Register August 7, 2015, 40 TexReg 5066; amended to be effective December 12, 2016, 41 TexReg 9741; amended to be effective May 2, 2022, 47 TexReg 2566 |
