Primary Department: County Administration
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Jesse Dickerman, Interim County Administrator
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Type of Request: Financial Authorization
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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval to transfer general funds in the amount of $6,000 to the Harris County Juvenile Probation Department on behalf of the Racial and Ethnic Equity Committee, a standing committee of the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council, in connection with the Adopt-A-Teacher Resource Fair.
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Background and Discussion:
The Racial and Ethnic Equity Committee, the Office of County Administration, and Harris County Juvenile Probation Department are partnering on a community event to support teachers in the juvenile justice system. Each year there are a myriad of events for back-to-school center around students and parents but rarely are teachers supported. Teachers in Harris County Juvenile Probation Department are uniquely situated in access to resources that help alleviate the burden of closing the learning gap for justice involved youth and incur out of pocket expenses to supplement instruction. The Texas Juvenile Justice Department reports that, "Youth committed to TJJD function, on average, four to five years below expected grade level for their ages." Moreover, Texas teachers are reported to be spending an average of $1,396 a year on classroom supplies. This event is a direct reflection of the county's commitment to being community-cent...
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