Texas Awards $2.5M to Expand Career Pathways in Rural School Districts
· Texas Border Business
Governor Greg Abbott announced the awarding of $2.56 million in grants to 17 rural school district partnerships through the Rural Pathway Excellence Partnership (R-PEP) program. The funding includes $200,000 planning grants to help design career pathways aligned with local labor markets and $80,000 expansion grants for existing partnerships. Abbott emphasized the importance of providing rural students with access to quality education and career opportunities. Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath noted that these grants reflect the state's commitment to supporting rural education, enabling students to prepare for high-demand jobs and contribute to their communities' economic growth.
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