Texas § ED.56.501 - DEFINITIONS
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§ ED.56.501. DEFINITIONS
DEFINITIONS. In this subchapter: (1) "Coordinating board" means the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. (2) "Eligible institution" means a general academic teaching institution or a private or independent institution of higher education, as those terms are defined by Section 61.003 , that operates an eligible educator preparation program. (3) "Enrolled full-time" means enrolled for at least 12 semester credit hours or participating in a clinical teaching assignment or internship that meets criteria established by State Board for Educator Certification rule for initial certification as a classroom teacher. (4) "Scholarship program" means the Future Texas Teachers Scholarship Program authorized by this subchapter. Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 877 (H.B. 4363 ), Sec. 1, eff. June 13, 2023.
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