H.B. No. 322 amends the Education Code to enhance the use of funds awarded under the Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) Grant Program. The bill specifies that grants can be awarded to cover start-up costs for new career and technical education programs at various educational institutions, including public junior colleges and charter schools. Additionally, it allows for funding to cover the acquisition, implementation, and ongoing maintenance of technology solutions necessary to support these programs.

Furthermore, the bill updates the permissible uses of grant funds to include financing for courses or programs that lead to licenses, certificates, or postsecondary degrees, as well as technology solutions that support these educational offerings. The changes will apply only to grants awarded on or after the effective date of the Act, which is set for September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Education Code 134.004, Education Code 134.006 (Education Code 134)
House Committee Report: Education Code 134.004, Education Code 134.006 (Education Code 134)
Engrossed: Education Code 134.004, Education Code 134.006 (Education Code 134)
Senate Committee Report: Education Code 134.004, Education Code 134.006 (Education Code 134)
Enrolled: Education Code 134.004, Education Code 134.006 (Education Code 134)