(a) Prior to the institution seeking approval for a new degree program from its governing board, each institution's Chief Academic Officer, or delegate, shall provide notification to Board Staff of the institution's intent to engage in planning for a new degree program. The Planning Notification shall contain the following information:
  (1) The title of the degree;
  (2) The degree designation;
  (3) CIP Code; and
  (4) Anticipated date of submission.
(b) Not later than sixty days after Board Staff receives the Planning Notification, Board Staff shall provide to that institution a report including available labor market information and other relevant data to inform the institution's planning for the proposed program, including data about the number of similar programs approved in an area likely to be served by the applicant institution.

Source Note: The provisions of this §2.41 adopted to be effective November 28, 2022, 47 TexReg 7889