Texas § ED.51.313 - STUDY ABROAD
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§ ED.51.313. STUDY ABROAD
STUDY ABROAD: FOREIGN LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY. (a) In this section, "institution of higher education" has the meaning assigned by Section 61.003 . (b) For the purpose of providing the opportunity for students to gain proficiency in a foreign language, an institution of higher education that, through any baccalaureate degree program, offers a study abroad component or program in a location where a language other than English is primarily spoken shall provide, in accordance with rules adopted under Subsection (c), an option that allows a student enrolled in the study abroad component or program to earn foreign language credit as part of that component or program. (c) The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board shall adopt rules as necessary to implement this section, including rules that: (1) define the study abroad components or programs to which this section applies; and (2) prescribe the manner in which a student may earn foreign language credit as part of a component or program described by Subdivision (1). Added by Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1025 (S.B. 2431 ), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2025.
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What does The Texas Constitution § ED.51.313 cover?
Section ED.51.313 ("STUDY ABROAD") is part of the The Texas Constitution, the codified statutory law of Texas. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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