Texas HB2592 amends juvenile justice alternative education programs in certain counties.

Texas HB2592 amends the Education Code and Family Code to modify the operation of juvenile justice alternative education programs in certain counties. It requires counties with populations over 200,000 to develop these programs, subject to approval by the Texas Juvenile Justice Department. It also mandates that school districts in these counties enter into joint memorandums of understanding with the county juvenile boards. The bill specifies conditions for student enrollment, including transitioning services, transportation, and special education plans.

Texas HB2592 amends juvenile justice alternative education programs in certain counties.

Texas HB2592 amends the Education Code and Family Code to modify the operation of juvenile justice alternative education programs in certain counties. It requires counties with populations over 200,000 to develop these programs, subject to approval by the Texas Juvenile Justice Department. It also mandates that school districts in these counties enter into joint memorandums of understanding with the county juvenile boards. The bill specifies conditions for student enrollment, including transitioning services, transportation, and special education plans.