Rural Pathway Excellence Partnership Program
Program Description
The Rural Pathway Excellence Partnerships (R-PEP) program allows rural school districts to enter into agreements with other school districts to develop rural college and career pathway partnerships. The goal of the R-PEP program is to increase access to high-quality post-secondary pathways for rural students through multi-district collaboration.
R-PEP Funding Components
- Additional Allotment and Outcomes Bonus for designated districts
- Grant program to support R-PEP planning and implementation
R-PEP Allotment Information
- All participating districts must have fewer than 1,600 students.
- Districts must approve a performance agreement with an eligible coordinating entity.
- The performance agreement must meet all TEA requirements.
- The coordinating entity must submit an application and be approved for R-PEP Designation.
- Meet all requirements stated in TEC 29.912, TEC 48.118, and other relevant Commissioner rules.
Please check back for more details on the 2023-2024 R-PEP Application window.
R-PEP Planning and Implementation Grant Program
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Contact Information
RPEP Program Contact:
Christopher DeWitt
Director of System Support,
Christopher.dewitt@TEA.texas.gov
Tracie Ezell
Resource and Rural Innovation Specialist
tracie.ezell@tea.texas.gov