The following words and terms, when used in this subchapter,
shall have the following meanings:
(1) Board--The Texas Higher Education Coordinating
Board.
(2) Commissioner--The Commissioner of Higher Education,
the Chief Executive Officer of the Board.
(3) Program of Study Curricula--The block of courses
which progress in content specificity by beginning with all aspects
of an industry or career cluster and incorporate rigorous college
and career readiness standards, including career and technical education
standards that address both academic and technical content which incorporate
multiple entry and exit points with portable demonstrations of technical
or career competency, which may include credit transfer agreements
or industry-recognized certifications.
(4) Institutions of Higher Education--As defined in
Texas Education Code, §61.003(2) and (7).
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