S.B. No. 1401 establishes the Texas Mental Health Profession Pipeline Program under the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. This program aims to create a structured pathway for students from public junior colleges to transfer to participating institutions, allowing them to pursue degrees and certifications necessary for licensure in various mental health professions, including psychologists, licensed professional counselors, and advanced practice registered nurses. The bill outlines the responsibilities of participating institutions, which include partnering with public junior colleges, ensuring credit transferability, and facilitating timely degree completion.

Additionally, the bill mandates that participating institutions submit annual reports to the board detailing student enrollment, transfer success, degree completion rates, and resources allocated to support the pipeline program. The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board is tasked with promoting the program and maintaining relevant information on its website. The act is set to take effect on September 1, 2025, and the board is required to adopt necessary rules for implementation as soon as practicable after the effective date.

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