HALE CO J J A E P

The **Hale County Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program (JJAEP)**, located in Hale Center, Texas, operates as a specialized educational facility mandated by the Texas Education Code. Unlike traditional public schools, the JJAEP is designed to serve students who have been removed from their home campuses due to disciplinary actions, specifically those involving mandatory or discretionary expulsion for violations of the Student Code of Conduct. The primary goal of the program is to provide a structured, supervised environment that allows these students to continue their academic progress while addressing the behavioral issues that led to their placement.

The program functions under the oversight of the Hale County Juvenile Board and works in close coordination with the Hale Center Independent School District (HCISD) and other regional districts. By emphasizing core curriculum and behavioral reform, the JJAEP aims to bridge the gap for students during their period of separation from their home schools. The facility serves as a critical component of the local educational infrastructure, ensuring that students remain on track to meet state graduation requirements while providing them with the resources necessary to successfully transition back into a traditional classroom setting.