H.B. No. 2358 aims to update the training requirements for long-term care facility surveyors, personnel, and providers, as well as ICF-IID program providers, under the jurisdiction of the Health and Human Services Commission. The bill proposes the repeal of several existing provisions, specifically Section 247.066(h) of the Health and Safety Code, Section 533A.066 of the Health and Safety Code, and Sections 22.039(b-1) and (b-2) of the Human Resources Code.
The bill is designed to streamline and enhance the training framework for those involved in long-term care services, ensuring that the training provided is relevant and effective. It is set to take effect immediately upon receiving a two-thirds majority vote from both houses of the legislature; otherwise, it will become effective on September 1, 2025.