Sec. 51.294. ADVISORY COMMITTEE. (a) The commissioner of higher education shall establish an advisory committee to:
(1) make recommendations to the coordinating board regarding rules for adoption under Section 51.295; and
(2) develop recommended training for responsible and confidential employees designated under Section 51.290 and for Title IX coordinators at postsecondary educational institutions.
(b) The advisory committee consists of nine members appointed by the commissioner of higher education. Each member must be a chief executive officer of a postsecondary educational institution or a representative designated by that officer.
(c) The advisory committee shall annually review and, if necessary, update the training recommended under Subsection (a)(2).
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1078 (H.B. 1735), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2019.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle A - Higher Education in General
Chapter 51 - Provisions Generally Applicable to Higher Education
Subchapter E. -3. Sexual Harassment, Sexual Assault, Dating Violence, and Stalking
Section 51.282. Policy on Sexual Harassment, Sexual Assault, Dating Violence, and Stalking
Section 51.283. Electronic Reporting Option
Section 51.284. Amnesty for Students Reporting Certain Incidents
Section 51.285. Victim Request Not to Investigate
Section 51.286. Disciplinary Process for Certain Violations
Section 51.287. Student Withdrawal or Graduation Pending Disciplinary Charges
Section 51.288. Trauma-Informed Investigation Training
Section 51.289. Memoranda of Understanding Required
Section 51.290. Responsible and Confidential Employee; Student Advocate
Section 51.291. Confidentiality