This report examines state policies and funding streams available to support alternative schools
and programs for opportunity youth in Texas. Based on interviews with policy experts and
practitioners from 12 schools and programs across the state, the report shares examples of
how funding and policies are being leveraged to support postsecondary success outcomes in
alignment with the three phases of the Back on Track model—Enriched Preparation, Postsecondary
Bridging, and First Year Support and Beyond. The report also identifies programming challenges
and funding gaps and recommends strategies for maximizing funding opportunities that can lead
to achievement of the state’s postsecondary success outcome goals for opportunity youth.
