TRAVIS COUNTY J J A E P

The **Travis County Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program (JJAEP)** is a specialized educational facility located in Austin, Texas, designed to serve students who have been removed from their home campuses due to disciplinary actions. Unlike traditional public schools, the JJAEP operates under a mandate to provide educational services to students who have committed specific offenses under the Texas Education Code, such as those that require or permit mandatory expulsion. The program’s primary goal is to ensure that these students continue their academic progress while adhering to a highly structured, secure environment that emphasizes behavioral reform and accountability.

The curriculum at the Travis County JJAEP is structured to meet state educational standards, ensuring that students do not fall behind in their core subjects—typically mathematics, science, English language arts, and social studies—while they serve their disciplinary placement. Beyond academics, the program integrates character education and behavioral intervention strategies intended to help students address the issues that led to their placement. By providing a controlled setting, the school seeks to reduce recidivism and successfully transition students back into their home school districts once their disciplinary requirements have been met.