SECTION 22.287. Eligible Institutions

(a) Responsibilities. A participating eligible institution is required to:

(1) Abide by the General Provisions outlined in subchapter A of this chapter (relating to General Provisions);

(2) Create and comply with policies that prohibit discrimination against or deny participation in or the benefits of the Program described in this subchapter on the basis; of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, or disability;

(3) Comply with the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title VI (Public Law 88-353) in avoiding discrimination in admissions or employment;

(4) Ensure each Scholar receives sufficient financial aid from federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships other than the scholarship awarded under the program to cover full tuition and fees for 4 years at no cost to the Scholar so long as the Scholar maintains eligibility; and

(5) Provide all reports regarding the program to the Coordinating Board or Administrator.

(b) Approval.

(1) Agreement. Each eligible institution must enter into an agreement with the Coordinating Board, the terms of which shall be prescribed by the Commissioner, prior to receiving reimbursement through the program.

(2) Approval Deadline.

(A) Each eligible institution must indicate an intent to participate in the program by emailing the Administrator by June 15 and enter into an agreement with the Coordinating Board by August 31 for qualified students enrolled in that institution to be eligible to receive scholarships in the following biennium.

(B) Notwithstanding subparagraph (A) of this paragraph, for the 2023-24 academic year, an eligible institution may indicate intent to participate in the program by the administrative deadline established by the Commissioner.

Source Note: The provisions of this §22.287 adopted to be effective February 15, 2024, 49 TexReg 689