The commission shall approve a career school or college for its students to participate in the grant program established under this chapter if the school or college:

1. (1) has been accredited for not less than five years by an accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education and maintains that accreditation;
2. (2) has held a certificate of approval under Chapter 132, Education Code, for at least five years; and
3. (3) offers one or more qualified education programs.

Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 713, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.

Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 364, Sec. 2.30, eff. Sept. 1, 2003;

Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 817, Sec. 8.44, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.