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SB 59 Texas Senate · 89th Legislature (2025)

Relating to the use of funds awarded under the Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) Grant Program.

SB 59 amends Texas law to clarify how funds from the Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) Grant Program can be used. It specifies that grants may cover start-up costs for new career and technical education programs at public junior colleges, technical institutes, state colleges, and school districts, as well as ongoing technology maintenance for these programs. The bill requires that programs must prepare students for high-demand jobs identified by local businesses and lead to licenses, certificates, or college degrees. This change applies only to grants awarded on or after September 1, 2025.
Issues: ✓ EducationSupports EducationClarifies JET Grant funding for career/tech education programs, requiring job-aligned curricula and covering start-up/tech costs, directly advancing vocational training access.92% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentFunds career/tech education programs preparing students for high-demand jobs, directly supporting workforce development under Labor--Workforce Development subject.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyFunds technology maintenance for career education programs preparing students for high-demand tech jobs, aligning with workforce development and tech infrastructure support.85% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Nov 2024
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Introduced Nov 12, 2024 Last action Feb 3, 2025
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Feb 3, 2025
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Judith Zaffirini
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