S.B. No. 2031
AN ACT
relating to the date for publication of the factors considered for
admission to a new graduate and professional program.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Section 51.842, Education Code, is amended by
adding Subsection (e) to read as follows:
(e) Notwithstanding Subsection (d), if compliance with
requirements of an accrediting agency effectively prevent a general
academic teaching institution or medical and dental unit from
timely publishing the factors to be considered in admissions
decisions, the institution may delay publication of the factors,
but shall publish the factors as soon as practicable when
compliance with accrediting agency requirements permits.
SECTION 2. This Act takes effect immediately if it receives
a vote of two-thirds of all the members elected to each house, as
provided by Section 39, Article III, Texas Constitution. If this
Act does not receive the vote necessary for immediate effect, this
Act takes effect September 1, 2015.
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President of the Senate Speaker of the House
I hereby certify that S.B. No. 2031 passed the Senate on
April 21, 2015, by the following vote: Yeas 30, Nays 0.
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Secretary of the Senate
I hereby certify that S.B. No. 2031 passed the House on
May 12, 2015, by the following vote: Yeas 144, Nays 0,
two present not voting.
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Chief Clerk of the House
Approved:
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Date
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Governor