Texas SB2282 authorizes school districts to fund internships for students in career and technology education programs through community-based.

SB2282 allows school districts to use Foundation School Program funds to reimburse private employers for internships provided to students in career and technology education programs. Districts can contract with community-based organizations to match students in grades 11 or 12 with internships and to reimburse employers. The bill mandates that at least 55% of career and technology education funds be used for this purpose or for programs in grades 7 through 12. The internships must primarily promote career and technology education and ensure students are paid at least the minimum wage.

Texas SB2282 authorizes school districts to fund internships for students in career and technology education programs through community-based.

SB2282 allows school districts to use Foundation School Program funds to reimburse private employers for internships provided to students in career and technology education programs. Districts can contract with community-based organizations to match students in grades 11 or 12 with internships and to reimburse employers. The bill mandates that at least 55% of career and technology education funds be used for this purpose or for programs in grades 7 through 12. The internships must primarily promote career and technology education and ensure students are paid at least the minimum wage.