(a) The commissioner shall accept applications for a charter to operate an adult education program under this subchapter during the 60-day period beginning on September 1 of each year.
(b) The commissioner shall provide each applicant with:
(1) not later than the 60th day following the last day of the period described by Subsection (a):
(A) written notice of the commissioner's preliminary decision to grant or deny the charter; and
(B) a written explanation of the reasons for denying the charter, if applicable; and
(2) an opportunity to cure any defects in the application, if applicable.