Sec. 1603.3608. BARBERING AND COSMETOLOGY SCHOOL TUITION PROTECTION ACCOUNT. (a) If on January 1 of any year the amount in the barbering and cosmetology school tuition protection account is less than $225,000, the department shall collect a fee from each private postsecondary school during that year by applying a percentage to the school's renewal fee at a rate that will bring the balance of the account to $225,000.
(b) The department shall administer claims made against the account.
(c) The comptroller shall invest the account in the same manner as other state funds.
(d) Sufficient money from the account shall be appropriated to the department for the purpose described by Section 1603.3607.
(e) Attorney's fees, court costs, or damages may not be paid from the account.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 663 (H.B. 1560), Sec. 3.29, eff. September 1, 2021.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 9 - Regulation of Barbers, Cosmetologists, and Related Occupations
Chapter 1603 - Regulation of Barbering and Cosmetology
Subchapter H. -1. Financial Provisions Applicable to Private Postsecondary Schools
Section 1603.3601. Cancellation and Settlement Policy
Section 1603.3602. Refund Policy
Section 1603.3603. Withdrawal or Termination of Student
Section 1603.3604. Interest on Refund
Section 1603.3605. Reentry of Student After Withdrawal
Section 1603.3606. Effect of Student Withdrawal
Section 1603.3607. Effect of Private Postsecondary School Closure
Section 1603.3608. Barbering and Cosmetology School Tuition Protection Account