(a) The board by rule shall establish a process for reviewing and approving a degree conferred by a person described by Section 61.302(11)(B) or (C). The review process must include a determination by the board whether the degree is the equivalent of a degree granted by a private postsecondary educational institution or other person in accordance with the person's accreditation by a recognized accrediting agency or with the person's certificate of authority under this subchapter.
(b) The board may charge an applicant for a review under this section a fee in an amount the board determines will cover the cost of conducting the review.
Official text of the Texas Education Code as published by the Texas Legislative Council.