TITLE: Relating to state formula funding for pharmacy schools and colleges and graduate-level pharmacy programs.

SUMMARY: Relating to state formula funding for pharmacy schools and colleges and graduate-level pharmacy programs.

FULL TEXT:
AN ACT relating to state formula funding for pharmacy schools and colleges and graduate-level pharmacy programs. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Section 61.059, Education Code, is amended by adding Subsection (p) to read as follows: (p) In its formulas established under this section for pharmacy schools and colleges and graduate-level pharmacy programs, the board shall make its recommendations without regard to whether a school, college, or program is operated or offered by a health science center or other medical and dental unit. SECTION 2. The change in law made by this Act applies only to a formula established under Section 61.059, Education Code, as amended by this Act, on or after the effective date of this Act. SECTION 3. This Act takes effect September 1, 2013.