(a) This subchapter is applicable to JET awards to public junior colleges, public technical institutes, public state colleges, charter schools, and school districts for the development of career and technical education programs that meet the requirements of Texas Education Code, §134.006 and §134.007.
(b) A grant received under this subchapter may be used only:
  (1) to support courses or programs that prepare students for career employment in occupations that are identified by local businesses as being in high demand;
  (2) to finance the initial costs of career and technical education courses or program development, including the costs of purchasing equipment, and other expenses associated with the development of an appropriate course; and
  (3) to finance a career and technical education course or program that leads to a license, certificate, or postsecondary degree.
(c) In awarding a grant under this subchapter, the Agency shall primarily consider the potential economic returns to the state from the development of the career and technical education course or program. The Agency may also consider whether the course or program:
  (1) is part of a new, emerging industry or high-demand occupation;
  (2) offers new or expanded dual-credit career and technical educational opportunities in public high schools;
  (3) offers new career and technical educational opportunities not previously available to students enrolled at any campus in the Windham School District; or
  (4) is provided in cooperation with other public junior colleges, public technical institutes, or public state colleges across existing service areas.
(d) A grant recipient shall provide the matching funds as identified in its application.
  (1) Matching funds may be obtained from any source available to the grant recipient, including industry consortia, community or foundation grants, individual contributions, and local governmental agency operating funds.
  (2) A grant recipient's matching share may consist of one or more of the following contributions:
    (A) cash;
    (B) equipment, equipment use, materials, or supplies;
    (C) personnel or curriculum development cost; and/or
    (D) administrative costs that are directly attributable to the project.
  (3) The matching funds must be expended on the same project for which the grant funds are provided and valued in a manner acceptable or as determined by the Agency.

Source Note: The provisions of this §804.41 adopted to be effective September 1, 2009, 34 TexReg 5959; transferred effective June 16, 2015, as published in the Texas Register August 7, 2015, 40 TexReg 5066; amended to be effective December 12, 2016, 41 TexReg 9741; amended to be effective May 2, 2022, 47 TexReg 2566