The bill, H.B. No. 2856, mandates the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to conduct a study on the feasibility of establishing a statewide system for coordinating clinical training placements for students in higher education. Specifically, the board is tasked with exploring the development of regional portals that would facilitate the reservation of clinical rotations at healthcare facilities. The study will assess the number of regions required to support these institutions and students, the costs associated with creating the portals, and the necessary maintenance and staffing for their operation.

The findings of the study, along with any recommendations for legislative or other actions, must be reported to key state officials, including the governor and legislative leaders, by December 1, 2026. The new section added to the Education Code will expire on September 1, 2027. The bill is set to take effect immediately upon receiving a two-thirds majority vote in both houses; otherwise, it will become effective on September 1, 2025.

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