Texas Statutes
Subchapter Z. Miscellaneous Programs
Section 29.929. Programs to Ensure One-Time Intensive Educational Supports for Overcoming Covid-19 Pandemic Impact

Sec. 29.929. PROGRAMS TO ENSURE ONE-TIME INTENSIVE EDUCATIONAL SUPPORTS FOR OVERCOMING COVID-19 PANDEMIC IMPACT. (a) From state discretionary funds under Section 313(e), Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2021 (Div. M, Pub. L. No. 116-260, reprinted in note, 20 U.S.C. Section 3401) and Section 2001(f), American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Pub. L. No. 117-2, reprinted in note, 20 U.S.C. Section 3401) and other funds appropriated, the agency shall establish programs that assist school districts and open-enrollment charter schools in implementing intensive supports to ensure students perform at grade level and graduate demonstrating college, career, or military readiness. Programs established under this section must include:
(1) expanding learning options for:
(A) Pathways in Technology Early College High School (P-TECH) programs in participating school districts under Subchapter N, Chapter 29;
(B) the Texas Regional Pathways Network; and
(C) the Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) Grant Program under Chapter 134;
(2) supplemental instructional supports, including tutoring; and
(3) COVID-19 learning acceleration supports, including:
(A) innovation in curriculum and instruction;
(B) diagnosing student mastery;
(C) extended instructional time; and
(D) supports for teachers.
(b) The agency may take actions as necessary in implementing intensive supports under Subsection (a), including providing grants to school districts, open-enrollment charter schools, and regional education service centers.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 806 (H.B. 1525), Sec. 12, eff. September 1, 2021.

For expiration of this section, see Subsection (g).