Summary of Federal Formula Grant Award

The Texas Education Agency (TEA) received $129,048,537.83 in formula grant funding from the Employment and Training Administration under the Career and Technical Education (CTE) – Basic Grants to States program (CFDA 84.048) for the period July 1, 2025, through September 30, 2027. This funding supports the development of academic knowledge and technical and employability skills for secondary and postsecondary students enrolled in career and technical education programs throughout Texas. The grant enables the state to develop comprehensive educational pathways that prepare students for high-skill, high-wage, or in-demand occupations, with activities including curriculum development, equipment purchases, teacher training, and student support services that integrate academic learning with practical workforce preparation.

TEA distributed these funds to over 70 sub-awardees across the state, including local school districts, education service centers, and charter schools such as San Diego ISD, Rusk ISD, Austin Achieve Public Schools, and Harmony Public Schools. Sub-grantees utilize the funding to enhance career and technical education infrastructure at the local level, support rigorous academic and technical standards aligned with industry needs, integrate academic and career instruction connecting secondary and postsecondary education, provide technical assistance to strengthen leadership and educator quality, foster partnerships among schools, colleges, workforce boards, and industry, and expand employment access for underserved populations including individuals with disabilities and economically disadvantaged youth. These collaborative efforts ensure that students across diverse regions and demographics have access to quality career and technical education that prepares them for successful transitions into the workforce or postsecondary education.