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TX Educ Code § 132.0551 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle G - Non-Baccalaureate System|Chapter 132 - Career Schools and Colleges|Subchapter C. Authorized Operation of Proprietary Schools|Section 132.0551. Qualifications, Training, and Continuing Education Required

Sec. 132.0551.  QUALIFICATIONS, TRAINING, AND CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIRED.  (a)  Each director of admissions and each full-time instructor employed by a career school or college must meet the minimum qualification and training requirements established by commission rule.(b)  The chief administrative officer of or an owner with supervisory authority over a career school or college must meet the minimum qualification and training requirements established by commission rule.(c)  The commission shall require a person described by Subsection (a) or (b) to complete not less than six hours each year of continuing education applicable to the position.(d)  The commission by rule shall establish the minimum qualification and training requirements and continuing education requirements for each position to which this section applies.(e)  In accordance with rules adopted for that purpose, the commission shall approve appropriate entities that the commission determines are qualified to provide the continuing education or training courses required by this section.  In approving an entity under this subsection, the commission shall consider the entity's ability to offer a curriculum that:(1)  addresses the applicable requirements for the positions for which the education or training is provided;(2)  addresses the statutes, rules, and federal regulations or guidelines applicable to the positions;(3)  includes any criteria required to receive or retain accreditation from a nationally recognized organization; and(4)  addresses any other curriculum needs of a continuing education or training course established under this section.(f)  Each career school or college shall maintain records of any continuing education or training received by school or college officials or personnel and shall make the records available for inspection during regular business hours on the premises of the school.  The records must indicate for which position the continuing education or training was received.(g)  Expired.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1279 (H.B. 2333), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.|
TX Educ Code § 132.057 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle G - Non-Baccalaureate System|Chapter 132 - Career Schools and Colleges|Subchapter C. Authorized Operation of Proprietary Schools|Section 132.057. Denial of Certificate of Approval

Sec. 132.057.  DENIAL OF CERTIFICATE OF APPROVAL.  (a)  If the commission, upon review and consideration of an application for certificate of approval, shall determine the applicant to be unacceptable, the commission shall set forth the reasons for denial, in writing, to the applicant.(b)  Any applicant whose certificate of approval is denied has the right of appeal under Subchapter D.|Added by Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 2011, ch. 620, Sec. 1, eff. June 4, 1971.  Amended by Acts 1973, 63rd Leg., p. 1265, ch. 463, Sec. 3, eff. June 14, 1973.  Redesignated from Education Code Sec. 32.35 and amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 260, Sec. 2, eff. May 30, 1995.|
TX Educ Code § 132.058 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle G - Non-Baccalaureate System|Chapter 132 - Career Schools and Colleges|Subchapter C. Authorized Operation of Proprietary Schools|Section 132.058. Revocation of Certificate of Approval

Sec. 132.058.  REVOCATION OF CERTIFICATE OF APPROVAL.  (a)  The commission may revoke an issued certificate of approval or place reasonable conditions upon the continued approval represented by the certificate.  Prior to revocation or imposition of conditions upon a certificate of approval, the commission shall notify the holder of the certificate, in writing, of the impending action and set forth the grounds for the action.  The commission may reexamine a career school or college two or more times during each year in which a notice relating to the school or college has been issued or conditions have been imposed on the school or college under this subsection.(b)  A certificate of approval may be revoked or made conditional if the commission has reasonable cause to believe that the career school or college is guilty of a violation of this chapter or of any rules adopted under this chapter.|Added by Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 2011, ch. 620, Sec. 1, eff. June 4, 1971.  Amended by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 813, Sec. 4.09, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.  Redesignated from Education Code Sec. 32.36 and amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 260, Sec. 2, eff. May 30, 1995;  Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 364, Sec. 2.17, eff. Sept. 1, 2003;  Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 817, Sec. 8.31, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Educ Code § 132.059 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle G - Non-Baccalaureate System|Chapter 132 - Career Schools and Colleges|Subchapter C. Authorized Operation of Proprietary Schools|Section 132.059. Registration of Representatives

Sec. 132.059.  REGISTRATION OF REPRESENTATIVES.  (a)  All representatives employed by a career school or college shall register with the commission.  Application for registration may be made at any time and shall be based on information submitted in accordance with the provisions of Section 132.052.(b)  Registration of a representative is effective upon receipt of notice from the commission and remains in effect for a period not in excess of 12 calendar months.  Renewal of representative registration shall be in accordance with the renewal application form forwarded to the career school or college by the commission.(c)  Denial or revocation of registration of a representative by the commission shall be in accordance with the provisions of this chapter applicable to denial or revocation of a certificate of approval.  The commission may deny, suspend, or revoke the registration of a representative who has been convicted of a felony, whether within or without this state.(d)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1246, Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2011.(e)  The commission shall deny registration of a representative who owes a penalty under Section 132.152 or 132.155.|Added by Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 2011, ch. 620, Sec. 1, eff. June 4, 1971.  Amended by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 813, Sec. 4.10, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.  Redesignated from Education Code Sec. 32.37 and amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 260, Sec. 2, eff. May 30, 1995;  Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 364, Sec. 2.18, eff. Sept. 1, 2003;  Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 817, Sec. 8.32, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1246 (S.B. 1534), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2011.|
TX Educ Code § 132.0611 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle G - Non-Baccalaureate System|Chapter 132 - Career Schools and Colleges|Subchapter C. Authorized Operation of Proprietary Schools|Section 132.0611. Refund Policy for Students Called to Active Military Service

Sec. 132.0611.  REFUND POLICY FOR STUDENTS CALLED TO ACTIVE MILITARY SERVICE.  As a condition to receiving a certificate of approval under this chapter, including a renewal of a certificate of approval, a career school or college must maintain, and include in the school or college's catalogue and enrollment contract, a policy under which a student of the school or college who withdraws from the school or college as a result of the student being called to active duty in a military service of the United States or the Texas National Guard may elect one of the following options for each program in which the student is enrolled:(1)  if tuition and fees are collected in advance of the withdrawal, a pro rata refund of any tuition, fees, or other charges paid by the student for the program and a cancellation of any unpaid tuition, fees, or other charges owed by the student for the portion of the program the student does not complete following withdrawal;(2)  a grade of incomplete with the designation "withdrawn-military" for the courses in the program, other than courses for which the student has previously received a grade on the student's transcript, and the right to re-enroll in the program, or a substantially equivalent program if that program is no longer available, not later than the first anniversary of the date the student is discharged from active military duty without payment of additional tuition, fees, or other charges for the program other than any previously unpaid balance of the original tuition, fees, and charges for books for the program; or(3)  the assignment of an appropriate final grade or credit for the courses in the program, but only if the instructor or instructors of the program determine that the student has:(A)  satisfactorily completed at least 90 percent of the required coursework for the program; and(B)  demonstrated sufficient mastery of the program material to receive credit for completing the program.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 496 (S.B. 309), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.|
TX Educ Code § 132.062 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle G - Non-Baccalaureate System|Chapter 132 - Career Schools and Colleges|Subchapter C. Authorized Operation of Proprietary Schools|Section 132.062. Withholding Records

Sec. 132.062.  WITHHOLDING RECORDS.  A career school or college may withhold a student's transcript or certificate of completion of training until the student has fulfilled the student's financial obligation to the school or college.|Added by Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 1972, ch. 359, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1983.  Amended by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 813, Sec. 4.13, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.  Redesignated from Education Code Sec. 32.40 and amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 260, Sec. 2, eff. May 30, 1995;  Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 364, Sec. 2.19, eff. Sept. 1, 2003;  Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 817, Sec. 8.33, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Educ Code § 132.063 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle G - Non-Baccalaureate System|Chapter 132 - Career Schools and Colleges|Subchapter C. Authorized Operation of Proprietary Schools|Section 132.063. Approved Degrees

Sec. 132.063.  APPROVED DEGREES.  A career school or college may offer a degree approved by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.|Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 813, Sec. 4.14, eff. Aug. 28, 1989.  Redesignated from Education Code Sec. 32.401 and amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 260, Sec. 2, eff. May 30, 1995.  Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 655, Sec. 11.44, eff. Sept. 1, 1995;  Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 364, Sec. 2.20, eff. Sept. 1, 2003;  Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 817, Sec. 8.34, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Educ Code § 132.064 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle G - Non-Baccalaureate System|Chapter 132 - Career Schools and Colleges|Subchapter C. Authorized Operation of Proprietary Schools|Section 132.064. Nonqualification as Small Career School and College

Sec. 132.064.  NONQUALIFICATION AS SMALL CAREER SCHOOL AND COLLEGE.  (a)  A career school or college operating as a small career school or college but that has an annual gross income from tuition and fees that exceed $100,000 (other than a test preparation school described by Section 132.001(10)(B) or (C)) that intends to receive a payment from federal funds under 20 U.S.C. Section 1070 et seq. or intends to receive prepayment of tuition, fees or other charges from federal or state funds shall send written notice to the commission.  The notice must be sent not later than the following date, as applicable:(1)  the 60th day after the date on which annual gross income is determined to exceed the maximum;(2)  the day before receiving a payment of federal funds under 20 U.S.C. Section 1070 et seq.;  or(3)  the day before enrolling a student who will prepay tuition, a fee, or another charge in whole or in part from federal or state funds.(b)  A career school or college that no longer qualifies as a small career school or college shall apply for an initial certificate of approval as a career school or college within 30 days after the date the school has notified the commission that it no longer qualifies as a small career school or college.  The commission may apply or prorate any fees paid by the school or college as a small career school or college.(c)  A career school or college that no longer qualifies as a small career school or college shall submit to the commission an amount of money equal to the difference between the fee for the small career school or college certificate of approval submitted by the school or college and the fee that the school or college would be required to submit after its qualifications as a small career school or college cease.(d)  The authority of a career school or college to operate under a small career school or college certificate of approval terminates on the final determination of issuance or denial of an initial certificate of approval.  If a school or college fails to file a complete application within the period required by Subsection (b), the school or college, as a condition of issuance, must pay a late fee in an amount established by commission rule of at least $100.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 1010, Sec. 5, eff. Aug. 30, 1993.  Redesignated from Education Code Sec. 32.402 and amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 260, Sec. 2, eff. May 30, 1995.  Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 655, Sec. 11.45, eff. Sept. 1, 1995;  Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1064, Sec. 6, eff. Sept. 1, 2001;  Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 364, Sec. 2.21, eff. Sept. 1, 2003;  Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 817, Sec. 8.35, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Educ Code § 132.065 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle G - Non-Baccalaureate System|Chapter 132 - Career Schools and Colleges|Subchapter C. Authorized Operation of Proprietary Schools|Section 132.065. Schools Not Required to Take Attendance

Sec. 132.065.  SCHOOLS NOT REQUIRED TO TAKE ATTENDANCE.  (a)  A career school or college that is eligible to participate in student financial aid programs under Title IV, Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. Section 1070 et seq.), is not required to take attendance.(b)  Before a student begins a program offered by a career school or college to which Subsection (a) applies, the school or college shall provide to the student written notice of all policies related to program interruption occurring before the student's completion of the program.  The career school or college shall also notify each student in writing that if the student withdraws from the program, it is the student's responsibility to inform the school or college of the student's withdrawal.(c)  A student attending a program offered by a career school or college to which Subsection (a) applies may not be required to pay tuition to the school or college during the first week of the program.  Except as otherwise provided by this subsection, the career school or college shall verify the student's enrollment in the program by documenting the student's participation in an academically related activity of the program at the end of the first week of each semester or other academic term of the program, at the end of the first month of each semester or other academic term of the program, at the midpoint of each semester or other academic term of the program, and at the end of each semester or other academic term of the program.  If the career school or college is unable to verify the student's enrollment in the program at any of those times, the student is considered to have withdrawn from the program.  The date on which the career school or college was first unable to verify the student's enrollment in the program is the date of the student's withdrawal for refund purposes, and the school or college is not required to verify the student's enrollment in the program after that date.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 747 (H.B. 2806), Sec. 7, eff. September 1, 2005.|
TX Educ Code § 132.101 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle G - Non-Baccalaureate System|Chapter 132 - Career Schools and Colleges|Subchapter D. Appeal|Section 132.101. Hearing

Sec. 132.101.  HEARING.  (a)  Should the applicant be dissatisfied with the denial of a certificate of approval by the commission, the applicant has the right to appeal the decision of the commission and request a hearing with the commission or a hearing officer appointed by the commission within 15 days after receipt of notice.  Upon receipt of the request for a hearing, the commission shall set a time and place for the hearing and then send notice to the school of the time and place.(b)  The hearing shall be held within 30 days from the receipt of the request for a hearing.(c)  At the hearing, an applicant may appear in person or by counsel and present evidence to the commission or a hearing officer appointed by the commission in support of the granting of the permit specified herein.  All interested persons may also appear and present oral and documentary evidence to the commission or a hearing officer appointed by the commission concerning the issuance of a certificate of approval to the applicant school.(d)  Within 10 days after the hearing, the commission shall send notice to the school either affirming or revoking the denial of the certificate of approval.|Added by Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 2014, ch. 620, Sec. 1, eff. June 4, 1971.  Redesignated from Education Code Sec. 32.41 and amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 260, Sec. 2, eff. May 30, 1995.|
TX Educ Code § 132.102 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle G - Non-Baccalaureate System|Chapter 132 - Career Schools and Colleges|Subchapter D. Appeal|Section 132.102. Judicial Appeal

Sec. 132.102.  JUDICIAL APPEAL.  (a)  The commission's decision to deny a certificate of approval may be appealed to a district court in Travis County.(b)  Unless stayed by the court on a showing of good cause, the commission's decision may not be superseded during the appeal.(c)  On the filing of the lawsuit, citation shall be served on the commission.  The commission shall prepare a complete record of all proceedings had before the commission or hearing examiner and shall certify a copy of the proceedings to the court.  Trial before the court shall be on the basis of the record made before the commission or hearing examiner, and the court shall make its decision based on the record.  The commission's decision shall be affirmed by the court if the court finds substantial evidence in the record to justify the decision, unless the court finds the order to be:(1)  arbitrary and capricious;(2)  in violation of the constitution or laws of this state;  or(3)  in violation of rules promulgated by the commission pursuant to this chapter.(d)  The decision of the trial court is subject to appeal in the same manner as any other civil lawsuit under the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure.|Added by Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 2014, ch. 620, Sec. 1, eff. June 4, 1971.  Amended by Acts 1984, 68th Leg., 2nd C.S., ch. 28, art. I, part D, Sec. 9,10, eff. Sept. 1, 1984.  Redesignated from Education Code Sec. 32.42(a) to (e) and amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 260, Sec. 2, eff. May 30, 1995.  Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 655, Sec. 11.46, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Educ Code § 132.103 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle G - Non-Baccalaureate System|Chapter 132 - Career Schools and Colleges|Subchapter D. Appeal|Section 132.103. Appeal Following Revocation of Certificate of Approval

Sec. 132.103.  APPEAL FOLLOWING REVOCATION OF CERTIFICATE OF APPROVAL.  Appeals concerning revocation of certificates of approval shall be prosecuted in the same manner and under the same provisions as provided for appeals from denial of such certificates.|Added by Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 2014, ch. 620, Sec. 1, eff. June 4, 1971.  Redesignated from Education Code Sec. 32.42(f) and amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 260, Sec. 2, eff. May 30, 1995.|
TX Educ Code § 132.121 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle G - Non-Baccalaureate System|Chapter 132 - Career Schools and Colleges|Subchapter E. Class Action Suits|Section 132.121. Class Action

Sec. 132.121.  CLASS ACTION.  (a)  Any person who is injured by any act taken or permitted in violation of this chapter may, on behalf of the person and others similarly situated, maintain an action in a district court in Travis County, regardless of the amount in controversy, for temporary or permanent injunctive relief, declaratory relief, or other relief, including damages, such action to be pursued in accordance with Rule 42, Texas Rules of Civil Procedure.(b)  A party filing such an action must give prompt notice to the attorney general, who shall be permitted to join, on application within 30 days, as a party plaintiff.|Added by Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 2015, ch. 620, Sec. 1, eff. June 4, 1971.  Redesignated from Education Code Sec. 32.51 and amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 260, Sec. 2, eff. May 30, 1995.|
TX Educ Code § 132.122 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle G - Non-Baccalaureate System|Chapter 132 - Career Schools and Colleges|Subchapter E. Class Action Suits|Section 132.122. Notice

Sec. 132.122.  NOTICE.  In any class action permitted under this chapter, the court shall direct the defendant to serve on each member of the class the best possible notice.  If required in the interest of justice, the court may direct that individual notice be served on all members of the class who can be identified through reasonable efforts.  Such notice shall inform the recipient that the recipient is thought to be a member of the class and, if so, the recipient may enter an appearance and join in the suit, either in person or through counsel.|Added by Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 2015, ch. 620, Sec. 1, eff. June 4, 1971.  Redesignated from Education Code Sec. 32.52 and amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 260, Sec. 2, eff. May 30, 1995.|
TX Educ Code § 132.123 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Education Code|Title 3 - Higher Education|Subtitle G - Non-Baccalaureate System|Chapter 132 - Career Schools and Colleges|Subchapter E. Class Action Suits|Section 132.123. Judgment and Costs

Sec. 132.123.  JUDGMENT AND COSTS.  (a)  The court shall enter judgment in each class action brought under this chapter in such form as shall be justified by the facts and the law applicable thereto.  Damages shall be awarded only to those members of the class who joined as parties plaintiff, but all other relief granted by the court shall inure to the benefit of all members of the class.(b)  A plaintiff who prevails in a class action shall be awarded court costs and reasonable attorney's fees in the judgment.  A legal aid society or legal services program that represents the plaintiff or plaintiffs in such an action shall be awarded a service fee in lieu of attorney's fees.|Added by Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 2015, ch. 620, Sec. 1, eff. June 4, 1971.  Redesignated from Education Code Sec. 32.53 and amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 260, Sec. 2, eff. May 30, 1995.|