1. Traditional or non-traditional schools, elementary and / or secondary, developing in accordance with the general standards for membership in TAAPS may be considered for accreditation.

2. Such an institution would be required:

A. zto have achieved Applicant Status through TAAPS.
B. to provide a statement of philosophy, aims, objectives and organizational structure.
C. to complete the Self-Study and apply for accreditation.
D. to undergo a visit from representatives of TAAPS, to seek information on
organization and educational objectives and management, administrative organization, faculty and curriculum admissions policy, physical plant financial prospect; for immediate stability and meeting long-range objectives; an estimate of the integrity of purpose and design of the institution; and the degree to which progress toward accreditation is being made.
E. to pay the fees to cover costs of the investigation and processing of the application the cost of the visitation which will include $100.00 per day per visiting team member. Travel expenses, lodging, meals and out of pocket expenses will be billed.
F. to pay the annual dues for TAAPS Accredited member which are due in January and delinquent after March 31.

3. The Standards Committee would make a recommendation to TAAPS for accreditation of those institutions which, after such investigation, appear to the Committee to merit this status. When the Accreditation Status is conferred, the administrator of the school may be entitled to attend, with vote, the annual meeting of TAAPS. The Annual Meeting is usually held the last Friday of February and each school is urged to send at least one school representative.

4. The Annual Dues and Annual Conference Fee for TAAPS is due in January and delinquent after March 31. The Annual Report is due by the first of August.