The bill amends the Education Code to establish new requirements for medical school admissions, coursework, academic standards, and employment decisions in Texas. It introduces Section 51.3095, which mandates that medical schools assess student performance in required coursework using a letter grading system from A to F, prohibiting pass/fail grading for such courses. Additionally, medical schools must submit proposed changes to their academic standards to the legislature and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for approval before implementation. Section 51.8425 requires that admissions decisions consider standardized test performance, but not as the sole criterion, and also mandates similar submission requirements for any changes to admission standards.

Furthermore, Section 51.9247 prohibits medical schools from granting admission or employment preferences based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin, while allowing for bona fide qualifications based on sex necessary for the operation of the school. The changes will take effect for admissions starting in the fall semester of 2026, with prior admissions governed by existing law. The bill is set to take effect 91 days after the conclusion of the legislative session.

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