(a) A candidate may be accepted into an alternative certification program or post-baccalaureate program on a contingency basis pending receipt of an official transcript showing degree conferred, as specified in §227.10(a)(2) of this title (relating to Admission Criteria), provided that:
- (1) the candidate is currently enrolled in and expects to complete the courses and other requirements for obtaining a baccalaureate degree at the end of the semester in which admission to the program is sought; and
- (2) all other program admission requirements have been met.
- (b) A candidate admitted on a contingency basis may begin program training and may be approved to take a certification examination, but shall not be recommended for a probationary certificate until the candidate has been awarded a baccalaureate degree.
- (c) The contingency admission will be valid for only the semester for which the contingency admission was granted and may not be extended for another semester.
Source Note:The provisions of this §227.15 adopted to be effective December 14, 2008, 33 TexReg 10011.