Office of the Superintendent of Schools
Office of Academics
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Approval Of A Contract With Collaborative For Children To Operate Prekindergarten Partnerships With Texas Partnership Benefits (1882 Benefits)
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The Houston Independent School District (HISD) School Board is asked to approve a contract with Collaborative for Children to operate prekindergarten (pre-k) partnerships with HISD beginning in the 2026-2027 school year. The contract establishes a Texas Partnership, commonly referred to as an SB1882 Partnership, with Collaborative for Children. HISD is seeking Texas Partnership benefits from the Texas Education Agency with this contract.
The board authorized the superintendent of schools on February 26, 2026, to explore such a partnership and Texas Partnership benefits, as well as negotiate a contract.
THIS ITEM DOES NOT ESTABLISH, MODIFY, OR DELETE BOARD POLICY.
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RECOMMENDED: That the School Board approves a contract with Collaborative for Children to operate pre-k partnerships beginning in the 2026-2027 school year, effective March 27, 2026.