Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas House Bill HB3820

Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 

Caption

Relating to requiring an opportunity for an annual physical examination for certain students, interns, residents, and fellows enrolled in or receiving residency training or clinical education from public and private medical schools and graduate medical education programs.

Impact

If enacted, HB 3820 would significantly alter the landscape of medical education in Texas by formalizing health examination requirements for future medical professionals. The law aims to enhance student health by encouraging routine check-ups, potentially leading to early detection of health issues and promoting overall wellness among healthcare trainees. This proactive measure not only prioritizes the health of medical students but also sets a standard that aligns with public health objectives throughout the state.

Summary

House Bill 3820 seeks to establish a mandate for annual physical examinations for students, interns, residents, and fellows enrolled in public and private medical schools, as well as those involved in graduate medical education programs in Texas. The bill outlines that the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board will set regulations requiring medical institutions to designate a specific time each academic year for these examinations and to promote awareness regarding their importance. This initiative targets both medical school students and graduate medical education participants, ensuring they receive essential medical check-ups annually.

Contention

While the bill focuses on improving health outcomes for medical students, some potential points of contention may arise regarding implementation logistics and resource allocation among medical schools. Questions may be raised about the capacity of institutions to accommodate these examinations annually and provide adequate access to medical providers. Additionally, there could be debates concerning the implications of mandating health requirements versus the autonomy of educational institutions in setting their institutional health policies.

Texas Constitutional Statutes Affected

Education Code

  • Chapter 51. Provisions Generally Applicable To Higher Education
    • Section: New Section

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

TX SB1326

Relating to a requirement that certain students, interns, residents, and fellows receiving a clinical education at public or nonprofit hospitals receive an annual comprehensive health examination.

TX HB2270

Relating to a requirement that certain students, interns, residents, and fellows receiving a clinical education at public or nonprofit hospitals receive time off to undergo an annual comprehensive health examination.

TX HB1

Relating to primary and secondary education, including the certification, compensation, and health coverage of certain public school employees, the public school finance system, special education in public schools, the establishment of an education savings account program, measures to support the education of public school students that include certain educational grant programs, reading instruction, and early childhood education, the provision of virtual education, and public school accountability.

TX HB1

Relating to primary and secondary education, including the certification, compensation, and health coverage of certain public school employees, the public school finance system, special education in public schools, the establishment of an education savings account program, measures to support the education of public school students that include certain educational grant programs, reading instruction, and early childhood education, the provision of virtual education, and public school accountability.

TX HB4005

Relating to the establishment of the Texas Competency-Based Education Grant Program for certain students enrolled in competency-based baccalaureate degree programs and to formula funding and dropped and repeated course restrictions for students enrolled in those degree programs at public institutions of higher education.

TX SB462

Relating to the establishment of the Texas Competency-Based Education Grant Program for certain students enrolled in competency-based baccalaureate degree programs and to formula funding and dropped and repeated course restrictions for students enrolled in those degree programs at public institutions of higher education.

TX SB2539

Relating to the administration, coordination, and support of public higher education, including the public junior college state finance program and an Advanced Career and Education (ACE) scholarship program for students enrolled in dual credit courses.

TX HB2594

Relating to requiring training in the importance of mental and physical health as a requisite for certain medical degrees.

TX SB2077

Relating to the establishment of the Building Better Futures Program to support educational and occupational skills training opportunities and support services for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities at public and private institutions of higher education.

TX HB100

Relating to public education and public school finance, including the rights, certification, and compensation of public school educators, contributions by a public school to the Teacher Retirement System of Texas, and an education savings account program for certain children.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.