85R8000 SRS-D
By: Clardy, et al. H.B. No. 1369
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to the Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) Grant Program.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Section 134.006(c), Education Code, is amended
to read as follows:
(c) In awarding a grant under this section, the commission
shall primarily consider the potential economic returns to the
state from the development of the career and technical education
course or program. The commission may also consider whether the
course or program:
(1) is part of a new, emerging industry or high-demand
occupation in the region served by the public junior college,
public technical institute, or independent school district, as
demonstrated by local labor market information;
(2) offers new or expanded dual credit career and
technical educational opportunities in public high schools; [or]
(3) is provided in cooperation with other public
junior colleges or public technical institutes across existing
service areas; or
(4) includes career counseling and advising services
for students.
SECTION 2. This Act applies beginning with grants awarded
for the 2018-2019 academic year.
SECTION 3. This Act takes effect immediately if it receives
a vote of two-thirds of all the members elected to each house, as
provided by Section 39, Article III, Texas Constitution. If this
Act does not receive the vote necessary for immediate effect, this
Act takes effect September 1, 2017.