Funding
Career and Technical Education (CTE) (Chapter 130) courses receive additional funding from state and federal sources.
Many districts have elected to offer computer science-related courses using CTE PEIMS codes and TEKS in order to secure the additional funding that comes with students taking these courses.
Learn more about CTE funding:
Technology Applications (Chapter 126) courses do not receive additional funding.
School districts must budget for the needs of these courses as they would for core area courses.
Many districts have elected to offer computer science-related courses using CTE PEIMS codes and TEKS in order to secure the additional funding that comes with students taking these courses.
Learn more about CTE funding:
- CTE Program Administration: CTE Funding, created by Texas ESC CTE Specialists
- Career and Technology Association of Texas (CTAT): Resources and Best Practices
- Texas Education Agency Career and Technical Education Allotment
Technology Applications (Chapter 126) courses do not receive additional funding.
School districts must budget for the needs of these courses as they would for core area courses.
