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This bill establishes a tuition and laboratory fee exemption for paramedics employed by political subdivisions of Texas who are enrolled in emergency medical services courses at public higher education institutions. The exemption applies to tuition and lab fees but not to property deposits or additional tuition charges. To continue receiving the exemption, students must make satisfactory academic progress toward a degree or certificate. The exemption is subject to several restrictions: it does not apply to graduate student tuition above standard rates, and institutions are not required to provide the exemption for distance education courses beyond 20% of the course's maximum designated enrollment. The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board is tasked with developing rules for implementing the exemption, including defining the necessary educational attainment or certification level for paramedics and creating a uniform list of eligible degree programs. The bill will take effect for the fall 2025 semester, with the coordinating board required to adopt implementation rules as soon as possible after the act's passage. The legislation aims to support paramedics pursuing higher education by reducing their financial barriers to academic advancement.

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