House Bill No. 4438 proposes the establishment of a statewide pediatric subspecialty preceptorship program for medical students in Texas. The bill amends the Education Code by adding Section 58.011, which defines key terms such as "medical school" and "pediatric subspecialty." It allows the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to contract with organizations to operate this program, specifically targeting students enrolled in Texas medical schools who express an interest in pursuing a career in pediatric subspecialties.

To be eligible for funding under this program, organizations must either qualify for federal income tax exemption under Section 501 of the Internal Revenue Code or be operated by a state-accredited medical school. The program is set to begin in the 2025-2026 academic year, and the bill will take effect immediately if it receives a two-thirds majority vote in both houses; otherwise, it will take effect on September 1, 2025.

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