The bill, S.B. No. 2058, aims to enhance the transparency and reporting of clinical site data for nursing programs in Texas. It introduces a new section, 61.066, to the Education Code, which mandates the Texas Board of Nursing to annually publish information about approved clinical sites for professional nursing programs. This information will include the location of each clinical site, the number of students receiving training at each site, and the total capacity for nursing students at those sites. Additionally, the bill clarifies that it does not authorize the board to require participation in clinical education programs from various healthcare facilities.

Furthermore, the bill adds Section 301.169 to the Occupations Code, which requires the Texas Board of Nursing to provide the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board with information on the approval requirements for clinical sites and to identify facilities that meet these requirements but are not currently recognized as clinical sites. The board is also tasked with preparing an annual report by June 1 each year, detailing the information specified in Section 61.066. The initial report is due by June 1, 2026. The bill is set to take effect immediately upon receiving a two-thirds vote from both houses or on September 1, 2025, if that vote is not achieved.

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