Section 215.6 - Academic Alternative Training Provider(a) In addition to any other application requirements under this chapter, an academic alternative applicant shall comply with all provisions of this section.(b) A Texas college or university that is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) and which has a criminal justice or law enforcement program approved by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) may make application to conduct training for licensees under a training provider contract.(c) An academic alternative applicant shall submit: (1) documentation of approval from THECB for a criminal justice or law enforcement program;(2) a proposed course schedule to show that training will be conducted;(3) documentation of any contractual provision the applicant may have with a contract academy to provide the sequence courses; and(4) provisions for the Registrar to approve all students qualified for the state basic licensing exam in a timely manner.(d) A training needs assessment must be submitted to the commission for approval and must include: (1) a description of whom the alternative academic provider will serve and the number of students they expect to train annually;(2) the basis for these expectations; and(3) proof of notification by e-mail to all academies within the area of the applicant's intent to apply for an academic alternative provider contract.(e) An academic alternative program shall conduct a comprehensive review subject to commission approval prior to licensing exam.(f) The effective date of this section is February 1, 2014.37 Tex. Admin. Code § 215.6
The provisions of this §215.6 adopted to be effective July 6, 2009, 34 TexReg 4343; amended to be effective October 28, 2010, 35 TexReg 9113; amended to be effective January 1, 2012, 36 TexReg 8981; amended to be effective February 1, 2014, 38 TexReg 0000