Dallas County Interlocal Agreement with Dallas College for Inmate Education Program – $325,000 Investment to Enhance ...

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2025-0083 Dallas County Interlocal Agreement with Dallas College for Inmate Education Program – $325,000 Investment to Enhance Vocational Training and General Educational Development (GED) Opportunities – Grant Provided by Dallas College and No Cost to Dallas County On a motion made by Commissioner Dr. Elba Garcia, and seconded by Commissioner Dr. Theresa Daniel, the following order was passed and adopted by the Commissioners Court of Dallas County, State of Texas: BRIEFING DATE: January 21, 2025 FUNDING SOURCE: Dallas College WorkReadyU Adult Education Literacy (AEL) Grant Be it resolved and ordered that the Dallas County Commissioners Court does hereby approve the interlocal agreement between Dallas County and Dallas College for the Inmate Education Program, effective October 1, 2024, through November 1, 2027. With a maximum funding amount of $325,000, this agreement will provide critical vocational training, GED education, and industry certifications to inmates within the Dallas County Jail System. These services aim to reduce inmate idleness during incarceration and improve reintegration upon release. GED and literacy courses will be available at no cost to Dallas County, as they are fully funded by the Dallas College WorkReadyU AEL Grant, ensuring these essential educational opportunities are provided without additional financial burden to the County. Done in open Court January 21, 2025 by the following vote: IN FAVOR: County Judge Clay Jenkins, Commissioner Dr. Theresa Daniel, Commissioner John Wiley Price, Commissioner Dr. Elba Garcia, and Commissioner Andrew Sommerman OPPOSED: None