2012 Rule Revisions
The Texas Workforce Commission adopted a package of amendments to the Career Schools and Colleges Rules on January 3rd, 2012, after the proposed amendments were published for public comment and revisions made based on comments received. The amendments became effective January 23, 2012.
Schools are responsible for knowing and ensuring that they follow Career Schools and Colleges laws and rules. All school owners and School Directors have been notified of these amendments. It is important that schools understand the amendments, identify the implications for their school business practices, and inform their staff about changes that apply to their responsibilities.
- Cover Letter on Chapter 807 Rule Amendments (PDF) and Summary of Chapter 807 Rule Amendments (PDF)
- Final Amended Rules (PDF) - Includes recently amended portions of the rules, with an explanatory preamble.
- Career Schools and Colleges Rules - Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 807 (PDF) - Complete current rules, reflecting the amendments effective on January 23, 2012.
Annual School Reports Due December 1, 2011
Residence Schools (those with at least one approved vocational program) were to report as instructed in the PS-072 reporting package. Seminar Schools (those which offer only approved seminars) were to report using the PS-073 package. The complete reporting packages are posted online at the Forms web page. Schools will be notified when the results have been finalized.
Proposed Career Schools and Colleges Rules
On September 27, 2011, the Commission approved proposed amendments to the Career Schools and Colleges Rules, Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 807. These proposed rules will be published in the Texas Register on or about October 14, 2011. Public comments must be received or postmarked by November 14, 2011.
Chapter 807 Proposed Rules with Preamble (PDF)
Revised Refund Policy Requirements
This letter to all School Directors (PDF), dated August 29th, 2011 provides information on changes to requirements for refund policies due to House Bill 2784, enacted by the 82th Legislature, Regular Session.
Notice to Schools July 2011
This letter to all school Directors and Owners (PDF), dated July 26, 2011 advises schools on legislative changes affecting career schools, updates to the Directory of Licensed Career Schools and Colleges, and enhanced expectations for student enrollment and outcome reporting for the 2010-2011 reporting year.
82nd Legislative Session, Texas Legislature
The 82nd Texas Legislature passed legislation affecting career schools and colleges (PDF) in various areas.
2011 Change to Career School Definition
The 82nd Texas Legislature passed legislation to exclude certain institutions and types of educational programs from the definition of a career school or college required to have either a license or exemption from the Agency prior to enrolling Texas residents. Details are included in What is a Career School or College? (PDF) and the General Information Sheet (PDF) for schools.
2010 Rule Revisions
The Texas Workforce Commission adopted amendments to the Career Schools and Colleges rules (PDF) on November 30, 2010 which were effective December 20, 2010.
- Cover letter to all licensed schools. (PDF)
- A practical summary of the rule amendments (PDF)
- A template for a Notice all schools must post to help ensure student awareness of complaint procedures available to them. (PDF)
- Letter to licensed, accredited schools regarding procedure for Timely TWC Notification of New or Revised Course (PDF)
Student Recruitment
Letter to schools regarding student recruitment practices (PDF)
Guide from the Federal Trade Commission - for private vocational schools and distance education schools, on avoiding fraudulent marketing practices.
2007 Law Revisions
The revised Career Schools and Colleges Law - Texas Education Code, Chapter 132 was approved effective September 1, 2007.
Brief explanation of changes to Chapter 132 (PDF), Texas Education Code.
Letter explaining the SB 309 amendment (PDF) to the refund policy for students called to active military service.
2007 Rule Revisions
The revised Career Schools and Colleges Rule - Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 807 (PDF) was approved effective November 26, 2007.
Brief explanation of changes to Chapter 807 (PDF) and crosswalk of changes to Chapter 807 (PDF), Texas Career Schools and Colleges Rules
Letter to Directors of large career schools concerning new renewal rates (PDF)
Seminar Schools
Letter to Seminar Schools explaining the revised application (PDF)
Attendance
Letter to Title IV-eligible schools not taking attendance (PDF)
Letter to Title IV-eligible schools not taking attendance discussing when and how to document academically related activity (PDF)
Special Requirements
Letter to schools offering Dental Assisting Programs (PDF)
Letter to schools offering Pharmacy Technician Programs (PDF)
Letter to schools offering Nurse Aide/Nursing Assistant/Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Programs (NATCEP) (PDF)
Schools Ordered to Cease Operations
A historical listing is provided of school names and school owners, of schools that were closed due to a legal order by TWC to cease operations.
Unplanned School Closures
We realize there are conditions that will require unplanned school closures. If you have to close your school, don't forget to notify us as soon as possible. Many people contact us to find out why you're closed.