Section 12.10 - Approval of a Request to Deliver an Opportunity High School Diploma Program(a) An institution shall submit an application prior to offering an Opportunity High School Diploma program. (b) The Assistant Commissioner will make the determination of administrative completeness of the application in accordance with §12.5 and §12.7 of this subchapter (relating to Program Requirements and Program Approval Process, respectively) within sixty days of receiving the application. In this subchapter, Assistant Commissioner means the Assistant, Associate, or Deputy Commissioner designated by the Commissioner.(c) The Assistant Commissioner may allow an institution the opportunity to cure deficiencies in the proposed program application prior to making a recommendation to the Commissioner.(d) The Assistant Commissioner will make a recommendation to the Commissioner to: (1) Deny the proposed diploma program; or (2) Approve the proposed diploma program.(e) If the Assistant Commissioner recommends denial of approval, the institution may appeal that decision to the Commissioner in writing with all supporting documents within sixty days of notice of the denial of approval.(f) The Commissioner may, within sixty days of receiving a recommendation for approval from the Assistant Commissioner or an appeal from an institution, and at his or her sole discretion: (1) Determine if the application is complete and meets the requirements set out in this subchapter; and(2) Approve the proposed diploma program; or (3) Deny the proposed diploma program.(g) Decisions by the Commissioner regarding appeals are final and not subject to further appeal.(h) An institution shall implement an approved new Opportunity High School Diploma program within twelve months of the implementation date stated in the Coordinating Board approval letter or approval is withdrawn. The Commissioner may give one twelve-month extension of approval if an institution demonstrates good cause for the additional time and the delay will not harm students.19 Tex. Admin. Code § 12.10
Adopted by Texas Register, Volume 49, Number 45, November 8, 2024, TexReg 8889, eff. 11/14/2024