Texas Awards $2.5M to Expand Career Pathways in Rural School Districts
· Texas Border Business
Governor Greg Abbott announced the allocation of $2.56 million in grants to support 17 rural school district partnerships through the Rural Pathway Excellence Partnership (R-PEP) program. The funding includes $200,000 planning grants for developing pathways aligned with labor market needs and $80,000 expansion grants for existing partnerships. Abbott emphasized the importance of providing rural students with access to quality college and career pathways to prepare them for high-demand jobs. The initiative, established by House Bill 2209, aims to enhance educational opportunities and promote economic growth in rural Texas communities.
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