HIDALGO CO J J A E P

The **Hidalgo County Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program (JJAEP)**, located in McAllen, Texas, serves as a specialized educational facility designed to provide academic instruction and behavioral intervention for students who have been removed from their home school districts due to disciplinary issues. Operating under the oversight of the Hidalgo County Juvenile Board, the program functions as a mandatory educational placement for students who have committed specific offenses under the Texas Education Code, such as those involving criminal conduct or severe violations of a student code of conduct.

The primary mission of the JJAEP is to provide a highly structured environment that minimizes academic disruption while focusing on character development and accountability. Because the student population is often transient and dealing with disciplinary challenges, the curriculum is tailored to keep students on track with their state-mandated coursework while emphasizing social-emotional learning and conflict resolution. By maintaining this secure and regulated setting, the facility aims to rehabilitate students’ behavioral patterns and successfully reintegrate them into their home campuses, ultimately striving to reduce recidivism and support long-term academic success.