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A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
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AN ACT
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relating to the date for publication of the factors considered for |
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admission to a new graduate and professional program. |
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BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: |
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SECTION 1. Section 51.842, Education Code, is amended by |
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adding Subsection (e) to read as follows: |
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(e) Notwithstanding Subsection (d), if compliance with |
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requirements of an accrediting agency effectively prevent a general |
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academic teaching institution or medical and dental unit from |
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timely publishing the factors to be considered in admissions |
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decisions, the institution may delay publication of the factors, |
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but shall publish the factors as soon as practicable when |
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compliance with accrediting agency requirements permits. |
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SECTION 2. This Act takes effect immediately if it receives |
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the vote of two-thirds of all the members elected to each house, as |
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provided by Section 39, Article III, Texas Constitution. If this |
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Act does not receive the vote necessary for immediate effect, this |
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Act takes effect September 1, 2015. |