TITLE: Relating to the Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) Grant Program.

SUMMARY: Relating to the Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) Grant Program.

FULL TEXT:
AN ACT relating to the Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) Grant Program. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Section 134.006(c), Education Code, is amended to read as follows: (c) In awarding a grant under this section, the commission shall primarily consider the potential economic returns to the state from the development of the career and technical education course or program. The commission may also consider whether the course or program: (1) is part of a new, emerging industry or high-demand occupation in the region served by the public junior college, public technical institute, or independent school district, as demonstrated by local labor market information;(2) offers new or expanded dual credit career and technical educational opportunities in public high schools; [or] (3) is provided in cooperation with other public junior colleges or public technical institutes across existing service areas;or (4) includes career counseling and advising services for students.SECTION 2. This Act applies beginning with grants awarded for the 2018-2019 academic year. SECTION 3. This Act takes effect immediately if it receives a vote of two-thirds of all the members elected to each house, as provided by Section 39, Article III, Texas Constitution.