Relating to the participation of certain juvenile justice entities in the Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) Grant Program.

Contracts

• Asset Ownership Amendments: You must amend Master Services Agreements (MSAs) with TJJD or County Boards to clarify that grant-funded equipment remains the property of the public grantee, even if housed in a private facility.
• Termination Clauses: Contracts must specify the protocol for equipment removal or transfer if the facility management contract is terminated.
• Indemnification: Expect public partners to require indemnification clauses protecting them from grant non-compliance penalties caused by vendor mismanagement.

Hiring/Training

• Safety Certification: You are required to implement OSHA-compliant safety training specific to new industrial equipment (e.g., welding, HVAC machinery).
• Instructor Qualifications: Ensure vocational instructors hold the specific credentials required by the TWC grant guidelines for the proposed CTE curriculum.

Reporting & Record-Keeping

• Segregated Asset Logs: You must establish a distinct inventory log for grant-funded equipment; commingling these assets with vendor-owned property is prohibited.
• Outcome Tracking: You are required to track and report specific student data points—contact hours, certifications earned, and post-release employment—separate from general education reporting.

Fees & Costs

• Insurance Premiums: Review General Liability policies immediately. Introducing industrial machinery into a detention setting may trigger premium increases or require rider policies.
• Maintenance Costs: Unless negotiated otherwise, the vendor typically bears the cost of maintaining and securing the equipment, which is not reimbursable by the grant.