Opinion No.

Mr. Raymon L. Bynum Commissioner of Education Texas Education Agency 201 East Eleventh Street Austin, Texas 78701

Re: Whether an institution of higher education may issue scholarships under section 54.201 of the Education Code to two students who tie for valedictorian

Dear Mr. Bynum:

You have requested our opinion regarding the application of section54.201 of the Education Code. That statute provides:

The governing board of each institution of higher education may issue scholarships each year to the highest ranking graduate of each accredited high school of this state, exempting the graduates…