Legislation Details

File #: 26-3035    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Grant Status: Passed
File created: 5/1/2026 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 5/14/2026 Final action: 5/14/2026
Title: Request by Juvenile Probation for approval to accept an amendment to an agreement with the Texas Education Agency to increase the grant award by $3,319, with no required match, for the GY26 IDEA-B Formula Program.
Attachments: 1. FY26 IDEA_Final Backup.pdf
Primary Department: Juvenile Probation
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Mr. Henry Gonzales

Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official:

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Grant - Amendment

Project ID (if applicable): IDEA_GY26
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Texas Education Agency

MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable):
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable):
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request

Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): 0%
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): Grantor does not allow indirect cost capture

Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by Juvenile Probation for approval to accept an amendment to an agreement with the Texas Education Agency to increase the grant award by $3,319, with no required match, for the GY26 IDEA-B Formula Program.
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Background and Discussion:
Under the authority of the Harris County Juvenile Board, the Education Services Division provides educational programs for expelled students, delinquent youth placed in county operated juvenile facilities, and students on probation who want an alternative to the traditional high school campus. The Juvenile Probation Department is solely responsible for all programs within Excel Academy Charter School. These funds allow the department to continue providing educational services to juveniles placed in county operated juvenile facilities and juveniles on probation wanting an alternative to a traditional high school campus into the 2025-
2026 year.

The Texas Education Agency has awarded additional funds to the Excel Academy Charter School to support special education and related services for children with disabilities. These funds help ensure children with disabilities receive a free appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment. The Harris County Juvenile Board has accepted these funds. Thes...

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