Texas Education Code

§ 61.574 — STUDENT ELIGIBILITY

ED § 61.574Title 3. HIGHER EDUCATION · Part B. STATE COORDINATION OF HIGHER EDUCATION · Ch. 61. TEXAS HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD · Art. J-2. BUILDING BETTER FUTURES PROGRAM

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(a)To be eligible to participate in the Building Better Futures Program, an applicant must:

(1)apply for admission to a comprehensive transition and postsecondary program, or a program that is awaiting approval from the United States Department of Education as a comprehensive transition and postsecondary program, at an eligible institution;

(2)be a citizen or a lawful permanent resident of the United States;

(3)subject to Subsection (d), be a resident of this state as determined under Section 54.052;

(4)have an intellectual or developmental disability diagnosed by a physician, psychologist, or other individual qualified by license or statute to make the diagnosis;

(5)be able and willing to learn and participate in an inclusive classroom and work setting; and

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Legislative history

Added by Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 170 (H.B. 2081), Sec. 1, eff. May 26, 2025.