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TX SB384

TX SB384
Relating to the exemption of tuition and laboratory fees at public institutions of higher education for certain paramedics.


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Introduced
01/21/2021
In Committee
03/09/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/31/2021

Introduced Session

87th Legislature Regular Session

Bill Summary

Relating to the exemption of tuition and laboratory fees at public institutions of higher education for certain paramedics.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Education Code to extend the tuition and laboratory fee exemption for firefighters enrolled in fire science courses to also include paramedics, provided they meet certain educational or certification requirements to be determined by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. The bill also allows the governing board of an institution of higher education to exclude distance education courses from this exemption, subject to Coordinating Board rules. The changes made by the bill will apply beginning with the 2021 fall semester.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Referred to Higher Education (on 03/09/2021)

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