Texas § ED.51.983 - EARLY REGISTRATION FOR PARENTING STUDENTS

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§ ED.51.983. EARLY REGISTRATION FOR PARENTING STUDENTS

EARLY REGISTRATION FOR PARENTING STUDENTS. (a) In this section: (1) "Institution of higher education" has the meaning assigned by Section 61.003 . (2) "Parenting student" means a student enrolled at an institution of higher education who is the parent or legal guardian of a child under 18 years of age. (b) If an institution of higher education provides early registration for courses or programs at the institution for any group of students, the institution shall provide early registration for those courses or programs for parenting students in the same manner. (c) The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, in consultation with institutions of higher education, shall adopt rules as necessary to administer this section. Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1063 (S.B. 459 ), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2023.

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Section ED.51.983 ("EARLY REGISTRATION FOR PARENTING STUDENTS") 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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