Section 61.0762 - Programs to Enhance Student Success(a) To enhance the success of students at institutions of higher education, the board by rule shall:(1) develop higher education bridge programs in the subject areas of mathematics, science, social science, or English language arts to increase student success by reducing the need for developmental education;(2) develop incentive programs for institutions of higher education that implement research-based, innovative developmental education initiatives;(3) develop a pilot program to award grants to institutions of higher education for intensive programs designed to address the needs of students at risk of dropping out of college;(4) develop professional development programs for faculty of institutions of higher education on college readiness standards and the implications of such standards on instruction; and(5) develop other programs as determined by the board that support the participation and success goals in "Closing the Gaps," the state's master plan for higher education.(b) The board may award a grant under Subsection (a)(3) to an institution of higher education only if at least 50 percent of the students served in the program: (1) have a score on the Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) or American College Test (ACT) that is less than the national mean score for that test;(2) have been awarded a grant under the federal Pell grant program;(3) are at least 20 years of age on the date the student enrolls as a first-time freshman in the institution of higher education;(4) have enrolled or will initially enroll as a part-time student; or(5) meet any other requirements established by the board.Tex. Educ. Code § 61.0762
Amended by Acts 2015, Texas Acts of the 84th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 1203,Sec. 4, eff. 9/1/2015.Amended by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 851, Sec. 2, eff. 6/19/2009.Added by Acts 2006, 79th Leg., 3rd C.S., Ch. 5, Sec. 5.08, eff. 5/31/2006.