Relating to the participation of certain juvenile justice entities in the Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) Grant Program.

HB 3882 expands eligibility for Texas' Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) Grant Program to include juvenile justice entities. The bill amends the Education Code to allow the Texas Juvenile Justice Department, juvenile boards, and juvenile probation departments to apply for JET grants. These grants cover start-up costs for developing new career and technical education programs within juvenile justice facilities and programs. The change specifically enables these entities to access funding previously available only to public schools, colleges, and technical institutes, focusing on programs aligned with emerging industries and high-demand occupations.