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Texas Administrative Code

TITLE 19	EDUCATION
PART 1	TEXAS HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD
CHAPTER 21	STUDENT SERVICES
SUBCHAPTER Z	GRADUATE NURSES' EDUCATION LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM
RULE §21.801	Definitions

The following words and terms, when used in this subchapter, shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

(1) Advanced nurse practitioner--An individual who is a licensed Registered Nurse in the State of Texas, practicing as a clinical specialist, nurse anesthetist, nurse midwife, or nurse practitioner.

(2) Board--The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.

(3) Commissioner--The commissioner of higher education, the chief executive officer of the Board.

(4) Pro rata--A proportionate basis upon which payment amounts will be scaled, depending upon the share of a state employee's full work year worked by the loan repayment recipient.

(5) Professional nurse--For purposes of this program, an individual holding a masters or the doctoral degree in nursing who is a licensed Registered Nurse in the State of Texas.

(6) Service period--A twelve-month period for which a professional nurse qualifies for repayment of student loans.

Source Note: The provisions of this §21.801 adopted to be effective November 28, 2004, 29 TexReg 10776

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