Texas § 56.501 DEFINITIONS.

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§ 56.501 — DEFINITIONS.

Texas § 56.501

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Tex. Education Code Code Ann. § 56.501 (2026).

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Sec. 56.501. DEFINITIONS. In this subchapter:

(1)"Coordinating board" means the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.

(2)"Eligible institution" means a general academic teaching institution or a private or independent institution of higher education, as those terms are defined by Section 61.003 , that operates an eligible educator preparation program.

(3)"Enrolled full-time" means enrolled for at least 12 semester credit hours or participating in a clinical teaching assignment or internship that meets criteria established by State Board for Educator Certification rule for initial certification as a classroom teacher.

(4)"Scholarship program" means the Future Texas Teachers Scholarship Program authorized by this subchapter.

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Sec. 56.501. DEFINITIONS. In this subchapter:
(1) "Coordinating board" means the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
(2) "Eligible institution" means a general academic teaching institution or a private or independent institution of higher education, as those terms are defined by Section 61.003 , that operates an eligible educator preparation program.
(3) "Enrolled full-time" means enrolled for at least 12 semester credit hours or participating in a clinical teaching assignment or internship that meets criteria established by State Board for Educator Certification rule for initial certification as a classroom teacher.
(4) "Scholarship program" means the Future Texas Teachers Scholarship Program authorized by this subchapter.