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SB 2282

Relating to authorizing school districts to provide funding using money received under the Foundation School Program to community-based organizations for purposes of reimbursing private employers for paid internships provided to certain students in career and technology education programs in the district.

89th Legislature (2025) Introduced by Borris Miles

School districts may use state education funding to reimburse private employers for wages paid to CTE student interns, expanding work-based learning opportunities while subsidizing business costs.

Referred to Education K-16
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Bill Summary · SB 2282

Legislative bill overview

SB 2282 authorizes Texas school districts to use Foundation School Program funding to reimburse private employers for providing paid internships to career and technology education (CTE) students through community-based organizations. The bill essentially creates a funding mechanism for subsidizing private sector internship programs as part of district CTE offerings.

Why is this important

This bill addresses the practical challenge of connecting CTE students with real-world work experience by using public education funds to offset employer costs. It could expand internship opportunities for students in technical fields while creating potential workforce pipeline benefits for participating industries.

Potential points of contention

  • Appropriateness of public subsidy: Whether general education funding should reimburse private employers for wages, or if this represents an indirect corporate subsidy using school resources
  • Equity concerns: Risk that well-resourced districts can access more employer partnerships, or that only certain industries/regions have willing private partners, creating uneven opportunity access
  • Fund allocation: Whether redirecting Foundation School Program money to internship reimbursement diverts resources from core classroom instruction and teacher salaries

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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