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Rural Pathway Excellence Partnership Program (R-PEP)

Program Information

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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

  1. Additional allotment for designated districts
  2. Grant program to support R-PEP planning and implementation

R-PEP Allotment Information

  1. All participating districts must have fewer than 1,600 students.
  2. Districts must approve a performance agreement with an eligible coordinating entity.
  3. The performance agreement must meet all ͷapp requirements.
  4. The coordinating entity must submit an application and be approved for R-PEP Designation.
  5. Meet all requirements stated in TEC 29.912, TEC 48.118, and other relevant Commissioner rules.

Rural Pathway Excellence Partnerships

Current Rural Pathway Excellence Partnerships (R-PEPs)

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Upcoming Events

For coordinating entities interested in applying for the R-PEP Designation during the 2025-2026 school year, for our next three-part series of modules scheduled for June 9th, June 16th, and June 23rd.  

Application Timeline

Dec 9, 2024 -  submissions accepted (required)

Dec. 9, 2024 - R-PEP Application open

Mar. 31, 2025 - R-PEP Application deadline

May 30, 2025 - R-PEP Designations released

Email R-PEP@tea.texas.gov for more information.

Contact Information

R-PEP Program Contact:

Tracie Ezell
Resource and Rural Innovation Specialist
tracie.ezell@tea.texas.gov