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This bill establishes the Rural Workforce Development Grant Program, which will be administered by the Texas Workforce Commission in collaboration with the Texas Education Agency and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. The program aims to provide grants to nonprofit organizations that can offer technical assistance and support to educational institutions and school districts in rural areas, helping them develop workforce training and higher education programs that address critical skills gaps and urgent workforce needs. To be eligible for a grant, nonprofit organizations must apply through the commission, demonstrate previous success in providing similar technical assistance in rural areas, and meet additional criteria set by the commission. Grants can only be used to support workforce development efforts, and the commission will have control mechanisms to ensure the public purpose is met. The program will be funded through state appropriations and may also accept gifts, grants, and donations from public or private sources. The commission is required to adopt rules for program administration, verify appropriate use of grant money, and submit an annual report to state leadership detailing grants awarded and the program's effectiveness. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

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