Texas § 29.917 HIGHER EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE READINESS PROGRAMS.

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§ 29.917 — HIGHER EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE READINESS PROGRAMS.

Texas § 29.917

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Tex. Education Code Code Ann. § 29.917 (2026).

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Sec. 29.917. HIGHER EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE READINESS PROGRAMS.

(a)From funds appropriated for the purpose, the commissioner may award grants to organizations that provide volunteers to teach classroom or after-school programs to enhance:

(1)college readiness;

(2)workforce readiness;

(3)dropout prevention; or

(4)personal financial literacy.

(b)To implement or administer a program under this section, the commissioner may accept gifts, grants, and donations from public or private entities.

(c)The commissioner may conduct a study of the programs under this section to determine the success of the programs in preparing students for higher education and participation in the workforce.

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Sec. 29.917. HIGHER EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE READINESS PROGRAMS. (a) From funds appropriated for the purpose, the commissioner may award grants to organizations that provide volunteers to teach classroom or after-school programs to enhance:
(1) college readiness;
(2) workforce readiness;
(3) dropout prevention; or
(4) personal financial literacy.
(b) To implement or administer a program under this section, the commissioner may accept gifts, grants, and donations from public or private entities.
(c) The commissioner may conduct a study of the programs under this section to determine the success of the programs in preparing students for higher education and participation in the workforce.