Section 61.861 - Development of Mathematics and Science Courses for High-Demand Occupations(a) The commissioner of higher education and the commissioner of education, in consultation with the comptroller and the Texas Workforce Commission, may award a grant in an amount not to exceed $1 million to an institution of higher education to develop advanced mathematics and science courses to prepare high school students for employment in a high-demand occupation. The commissioner of higher education, the commissioner of education, the comptroller, and the Texas Workforce Commission shall jointly determine what is considered a high-demand occupation for purposes of this subchapter.(b) An institution of higher education shall work in partnership with at least one independent school district and a business entity in developing a course for purposes of this section.(c) A course developed for purposes of this section must:(1) provide content that enables a student to develop the relevant and critical skills needed to be prepared for employment or additional training in a high-demand occupation;(2) incorporate college and career readiness skills as part of the curriculum;(3) be offered for dual credit; and(4) satisfy a mathematics or science requirement under the foundation high school program as determined under Section 28.025.(d) An institution of higher education shall periodically review and revise the curriculum for a course developed for purposes of this section to accommodate changes in industry standards for the high-demand occupation.Amended by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 211,Sec. 73, eff. beginning with the 2014-2015 school year.Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 895, Sec. 63, eff. 6/19/2009.