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Students ask Prosper ISD to add heifer (HEPA) program to expand scholarships and year‑round instruction
Summary
Two students, Caleb Brown and Evan Authore, asked the board to permit a heifer program (HEPA) in Prosper ISD’s agricultural program, saying it would increase scholarship opportunities and better align with existing breeding livestock on district property. They offered ideas to offset projected district costs with sponsorships and parent funding.
Two student FFA members told the board Feb. 26 they want Prosper ISD to add a heifer (HEPA) program to the district’s agricultural offerings to increase scholarship and leadership opportunities.
"A heifer is a two‑year program ... it's more cost effective because you're buying one animal," said Caleb Brown (Walnut Grove student), who described how catching a calf…
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