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Program Information

The Rural Pathway Excellence Partnerships (R-PEP) program allows rural school districts to enter into agreements with other school districts to develop rural college and career pathway partnerships. The goal of the R-PEP program is to increase access to high-quality post-secondary pathways for rural students through multi-district collaboration.

R-PEP Funding Components

1. Additional allotment for designated districts
2. Grant program to support R-PEP planning and implementation

R-PEP Allotment Information

1. All participating districts must have fewer than 1,600 students.
2. Districts must approve a performance agreement with an eligible coordinating entity.
3. The performance agreement must meet all TEA requirements.
4. The coordinating entity must submit an application and be approved for R-PEP Designation.
5. Meet all requirements stated in TEC 29.912, TEC 48.118, and other relevant Commissioner rules.

Rural Pathway Excellence Partnerships

Congratulations to the first Rural Pathway Excellence Partnerships (R-PEPs):

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