Additional State Funding Option Resources

The Texas Education Agency (TEA) recently shared a presentation on Local School District optional revenue, which can be used to increase funding support of academic strategic plans.

The Texas Education Agency (TEA) offers resources to help Local Education Agencies (LEAs) make effective decisions to maximize state funding and improve student outcomes. Available resources on the TEA website include:

Optional Programs

School leaders can influence the total funding generated by their school system. Take a look at the programs listed below and contact the designated ESC representative for further details.

Program	What is it?	Funding Impact	ESC-20 Contact
Acceleration Supports	(Blended Learning, Early Literacy, K‑3 Summer School) — grants and per‑student intervention payments	$250 per at‑risk K‑3 student for early literacy interventions beginning 2027–28	Alexis Gutierrez
Additional Day School Year (ADSY)	Formula funding for up to 30 extra days (half or three quarter day options)	$250 per at-risk student for early literacy interventions beginning 2027-2028	Alma Perales
CCMR Outcomes Bonus	Annual funding is allocated to school systems based on graduates meeting specific readiness thresholds	Per student are provided: $4,000 (SPED) $3,000 (non-Eco. Disc.) $5,000 (Eco. Dis.)	Alexis Gutierrez
College Career Military Readiness (CCMR)	State funds cover the cost of reimbursement of up to two industry-based certification exams per eligible student	Up to $700	Lindsey Vela
CTE Transportation	Reimbursement provided to LEAs for bussing students to third-party locations such as local community colleges, TSTC or job site.	$5/per mile	Anna Olguin
Dual Credit IHE Funding	Formula Funding for low-income students enrolled in dual credit. No additional costs should be incurred from higher education partners	Should not cost district	Patricia Zamora
Dual Language	Extra funding for emergent bilingual students and two-way models	Approx. +$311 per ADA for dual language instruction);broad adoption can raise M&O~1.7%	Joel Rodriguez
Early Childhood Education	Funding formulas provide half day funding for all eligible 3 yr old and provide full day funding for 4 yr old children	Up to $5,450 per student for 3yr old and up to $9,849 per 4yr old	Debbie Akers
Industry Based Certifications	Reimbursement for the cost of up to two passed, approved Industry-Based Certification (IBC) examinations per student in grades 9-12.	Reimbursement for exam fees and required background checks for certifications on the state-approved list	Anna Olguin
Instructional Materials/High Quality Instructional Materials & Open Education Resources	Extra entitlements when districts adopt SBOE‑approved or state‑owned materials	$40/student for approved textbooks; printing adds +$20/student	Janna Poth
Jobs & Education for Texans (JET) Grant	Funding to public colleges and school districts to purchase equipment for new or expanding CTE programs that lead to a license, certificate, or post-secondary degree in a high-demand occupation.	Range from $100,000 to $350,000.	Anna Olguin
New Instructional Facility Allotment (NIFA) Program	For districts who build or renovate spaces to serve for the first time high-cost and undersubscribed career and technology education programs.	$1,000 per high school student attending the high school campus	Alexis Gutierrez
P-TECH (Pathways in Technology Early College High School)	A high school model combining college readiness & workforce training allows students to earn a diploma, industry certifications, and gain relevant work experience through paid internships.	$150/ADA; IBC and college-prep exam reimbursements	Anna Olguin
PREP (Preparing and Retaining Educators through Partnership)	Formula slots and per‑participant allotments for preservice, mentorship, grow‑your‑own, and residency programs.	.7% M&O increase	Yvette Gomez
R-PEP (Rural Pathway Excellence Partnership)	Partnerships can add large per‑ADA boosts for rural districts	$2,546–$2,928 per ADA for pathway participation	Alexis Gutierrez
TIA (Teacher Incentive Allotment)	Extra funding for TIA teachers & performance-based pay; implementing Enhanced TIA for all teacher types and principals.	4.0% M&O increase	Gabby Joseph
UIL Participation	Non-enrolled students allowed to participate in UIL activities	$1,500 per student per activity	Field Service Agents