1. (a) These rules apply to:

   1. (1) A fifteen-week semester or longer study abroad program, offered in a location where a language other than English is the primary language of communication, completed while a student is enrolled in a baccalaureate degree program at an institution of higher education, as defined by Texas Education Code, §61.003; and
   2. (2) A study abroad program offered as part of regular academic terms at the institution.

2. (b) The rules do not apply to:

   1. (1) A study abroad program or component in a location where English is the primary language;
   2. (2) A study abroad program in multiple locations with more than one primary language;
   3. (3) A study abroad program in a location where the primary language is not offered at the student's institution of higher education; or
   4. (4) Any non-credit-bearing travel or internship program not associated with a degree program.

Source Note:The provisions of this §2.411 adopted to be effective February 11, 2026, 51 TexReg 720.