TITLE 19.EDUCATION

Part 1. TEXAS HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD

Chapter 17. CAMPUS PLANNING

Subchapter K. REPORTS

19 TAC §17.101

The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board adopts amendments to §17.101, concerning Institutional Reports, without changes to the proposed text as published in the March 3, 2006, issue of the Texas Register (31 TexReg 1403).

Specifically, these amendments increase the limits regarding submission of projects for an institution’s Facilities Development Plan (MP1) to match new standards set by the Bond Review Board.

The following comment was received regarding the amendments:

Comment. One comment was received from The University of Texas System Office of Facilities Planning and Construction (OFPC) asking the Board to consider raising the repair and renovation reporting threshold in the capital expenditure plan (MP1) from the proposed $1 million to $2 million to allow consistency with UT system's currently collected and maintained database.

Response. Article 9, §11.02 (d) of Senate Bill 1 specifically calls for the threshold for repair and renovations of buildings and other facilities estimated to exceed $1 million in the aggregate for a single state agency or institution of higher education. No changes were made as a result of this comment.

The amendments are adopted under the Texas Education Code, §61.027 and §61.0572.

This agency hereby certifies that the adoption has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.

Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on April 26, 2006.

TRD-200602326

Jan Greenberg

General Counsel

Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board

Effective date: May 16, 2006

Proposal publication date: March 3, 2006

For further information, please call: (512) 427-6114


Chapter 21. STUDENT SERVICES

Subchapter C. HINSON-HAZLEWOOD COLLEGE STUDENT LOAN PROGRAM

19 TAC §§21.56, 21.61, 21.62

The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board adopts amendments to §§21.56, 21.61, and 21.62, concerning the Hinson-Hazlewood College Student Loan Program, without changes to the proposed text as published in the February 24, 2006, issue of the Texas Register (31 TexReg 1158).

Specifically, the amendment to §21.56 (Requirements of Cosigner/Accommodation Party) adds the requirement that a cosigner of a loan must be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States and must reside in the United States or a territory of the United States. The amendment to §21.61 (Disbursements to Students) removes the outdated and unnecessary requirement that a spouse’s signature must be on the promissory note of a married borrower. The amendment to §21.62 (Repayment of Loans) clarifies the way payments are to be applied, as stated on the loan promissory note.

No comments were received regarding the amendments.

The amendments are adopted under Texas Education Code, §52.01, which provides the Coordinating Board with the authority to adopt any rules necessary to administer Texas Education Code, §52.01 and §§52.31 - 52.40.

This agency hereby certifies that the adoption has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.

Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on April 26, 2006.

TRD-200602327

Jan Greenberg

General Counsel

Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board

Effective date: May 16, 2006

Proposal publication date: February 24, 2006

For further information, please call: (512) 427-6114


Subchapter M. TEXAS COLLEGE WORK-STUDY PROGRAM

19 TAC §§21.401, 21.402, 21.404, 21.406

The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board adopts amendments to §§21.401, 21.402, 21.404, and 21.406, concerning the Texas College Work-Study Program, without changes to the proposed text as published in the February 24, 2006, issue of the Texas Register (31 TexReg 1159).

Specifically, the amendments to §§21.401, 21.402, and 21.404 broaden the scope of the mentorship program to include both tutors and persons who are employed to help students on academic probation adjust to college life. The amendment to §21.401 deletes the word "academic," as mentoring is not restricted to academic tutoring. The amendment to §21.402 changes the definition of "mentor" to include more than academic tutoring. The amendment to §21.404 clarifies that students employed in a mentorship program must meet the institution’s standards for employment as a mentor rather than a tutor. The amendment to §21.406 states that institutions eligible to receive federal Title V funds are also exempted from the requirement to provide 25 percent of an employed student’s wages.

No comments were received regarding the amendments.

The amendments are adopted under the Texas Education Code, §56.077, which provides the Coordinating Board with the authority to adopt any rules necessary to administer Texas Education Code, §§56.071 - 56.079.

This agency hereby certifies that the adoption has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.

Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on April 26, 2006.

TRD-200602328

Jan Greenberg

General Counsel

Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board

Effective date: May 16, 2006

Proposal publication date: February 24, 2006

For further information, please call: (512) 427-6114


Chapter 22. GRANT AND SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS

Subchapter P. EXEMPTION PROGRAM FOR CLINICAL PRECEPTORS AND THEIR CHILDREN

19 TAC §§22.304, 22.306, 22.307

The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board adopts amendments to §§22.304, 22.306 and 22.307, concerning the Exemption Program for Clinical Preceptors and their Children, without changes to the proposed text as published in the February 24, 2006, issue of the Texas Register (31 TexReg 1160).

Specifically, the amendment to §22.304 clarifies that the value of the exemption for all recipients is tuition, up to $500 per term. The amendments to §22.306 clarify that the eligibility restrictions apply only to the children of preceptors and add the restriction given in Texas Education Code §54.222(c) that they must be enrolled as undergraduate students. The amendment to §22.307 clarifies that limitations on eligibility, as described in Texas Education Code §54.222(e), apply only to the children of preceptors.

No comments were received regarding the amendments.

The amendments are adopted under the Texas Education Code, §54.222(g), which provides the Coordinating Board with the authority to adopt any rules necessary to administer Texas Education Code, §54.222.

This agency hereby certifies that the adoption has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.

Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on April 26, 2006.

TRD-200602329

Jan Greenberg

General Counsel

Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board

Effective date: May 16, 2006

Proposal publication date: February 24, 2006

For further information, please call: (512) 427-6114