(a) A public institution of higher education, as the
term is defined in Texas Education Code, §61.003(8), is eligible
to participate in the Program.
(b) A participating institution may not charge students
attending high school in a Texas school district a tuition rate for
dual credit courses in excess of the tuition rate outlined in §13.504
of this subchapter (relating to FAST Tuition Rate).
(c) A participating institution must ensure that an
eligible student incurs no cost for their enrollment in any dual credit
course at the institution. This includes, but is not limited to, tuition,
fees, books, supplies, or other mandatory course-related expenses.
This subsection does not prohibit a participating institution from
charging a school district for course-related expenses, other than
tuition, for an eligible student.
(d) 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 being approved to
participate in the program.
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