H.B. No. 2856 mandates the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to conduct a study on the feasibility of creating a statewide system for coordinating clinical training placements for students in higher education. The new section added to the Education Code, Section 61.09012, outlines the study's objectives, which include determining the number of regions necessary to support institutions and students requiring clinical training, estimating the costs of establishing regional portals, and identifying the maintenance and staffing needs for these portals. The board is required to submit a report detailing the findings and recommendations by December 1, 2026.

The bill also specifies that the new section will expire on September 1, 2027. It will take effect immediately if it receives a two-thirds majority vote in both houses; otherwise, it will become effective on September 1, 2025. This legislation aims to enhance the coordination of clinical training opportunities for students, thereby improving their educational experiences and readiness for the workforce.

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