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The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (Coordinating Board) proposes amendments to §4.288 and §4.290, concerning the periodic review of low-producing degree and certificate programs at public institutions of higher education. The intent of the amendments is to clarify the process Coordinating Board staff follow regarding the review of low-producing degree and certificate programs.

Rex Peebles, Assistant Commissioner for Academic Quality and Workforce, has determined that for the first five years there will be no fiscal implications for state or local governments as a result of amending §4.288 and §4.290.

Dr. Peebles has also determined that for the first five years the amendments are in effect, the public benefits anticipated as a result of administering the sections will be a clarification of the process the Coordinating Board uses in its review of low-producing degree and certificate programs. There is no effect on small businesses. There are no anticipated economic costs to persons who are required to comply with the sections as proposed. There is no impact on local employment.

Comments on the proposed amendments may be submitted by mail to Rex C. Peebles, Assistant Commissioner, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, P.O. Box 12788, Austin, Texas 78711 or via email at AQWComments@THECB.state.tx.us. Comments will be accepted for 30 days following publication of the proposal in the Texas Register.

The amendments are proposed under the Texas Education Code, Chapter 61, §61.0512, which provides the Coordinating Board with the authority to review existing degree programs at public institutions of higher education.

The amendments affect the implementation of Texas Education Code, §61.0512(d) and (f).



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