Bill > HB2592

This bill modifies the requirements for juvenile justice alternative education programs (JJAEP) in Texas counties, primarily by changing the population threshold from 125,000 to 200,000 residents. The bill requires counties with over 200,000 residents to develop a JJAEP that must be approved by the Texas Juvenile Justice Department, while counties under 200,000 may optionally develop such a program with fewer regulatory requirements. The bill also includes provisions for specific exceptions, such as counties that had a population of 125,000 or less in the 2000 census or counties with specific characteristics like having multiple school districts. For counties required to have a JJAEP, school districts and juvenile boards must create a joint memorandum of understanding that outlines responsibilities, payment conditions, student placement criteria, transportation services, and special education accommodations. Additionally, the bill stipulates that expelled students in counties with over 200,000 residents must be enrolled in an educational program, and juvenile court releases for expelled students may be conditioned on attending a JJAEP. The changes will take effect for the 2025-2026 academic year, and the bill becomes effective immediately if it receives a two-thirds vote in the Texas legislature, or on September 1, 2025, if not.

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