Relating to the establishment of a career and technical education reporting grant program by the Texas Education Agency.

HB 1876 creates a grant program for Texas school districts and open-enrollment charter schools to improve data collection and reporting on career and technical education (CTE) programs. The Texas Education Agency will award grants to fund software, training, and strategies for tracking student participation in CTE activities - including work-based learning, industry certifications, and career readiness - while breaking down data by race, ethnicity, gender, and special populations. Schools can also use grants to integrate CTE data with the state’s education information system. This program aims to enhance CTE program effectiveness and student outcomes through better data-driven decision-making.