Primary Department: Juvenile Probation
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Henry Gonzales
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Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Position
Project ID (if applicable): IDEA_GY26
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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by Juvenile Probation for approval to update one position effective December 13, 2025 for the FY25-26 Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Grant.
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Background and Discussion:
The position serves students in the Excel Academy Charter School who have disabilities. As a result, the position is to be charged to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act grant program.
Expected Impact:
The position allows the Charter School to more effectively utilize grant funds to serve students with disabilities.
Alternative Options:
Without updating the position, additional costs will be charged to the Charter School program and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act grant funds would not be utilized.
County Strategic Plan Goal: 1. Make Harris County safer and more just.
County Strategic Plan Objective: B: Reduce criminal legal system exposure that does not advance public safety.
Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1): B3: Increase school-based juvenile justice diversion and other interventions.
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