Tex. Educ. Code § 51.983 · Subchapter Z. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
EARLY REGISTRATION FOR PARENTING STUDENTS.
Text — Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
(a) In this section:
(1) "Institution of higher education" has the meaning assigned by Section 61.003.
(2) "Parenting student" means a student enrolled at an institution of higher education who is the parent or legal guardian of a child under 18 years of age.
(b) If an institution of higher education provides early registration for courses or programs at the institution for any group of students, the institution shall provide early registration for those courses or programs for parenting students in the same manner.
(c) The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, in consultation with institutions of higher education, shall adopt rules as necessary to administer this section.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1063 (S.B. 459), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2023.
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- Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
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- https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/ED/htm/ED.51.htm
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