BILL ANALYSIS Senate Research Center S.B. 1466 By: Watson Higher Education 3/27/2015 As Filed
BILL ANALYSIS
Senate Research Center S.B. 1466
By: Watson
Higher Education
3/27/2015
As Filed
Senate Research Center
S.B. 1466
By: Watson
Higher Education
3/27/2015
As Filed
AUTHOR'S / SPONSOR'S STATEMENT OF INTENT Education Code, Section 61.501 (Definitions), Subsection (1) defines "medical school" for the purposes of medical residency programs. By 2017, several new medical education programs will begin operation in Texas. S.B. 1466 amends the definition to include new medical education programs in Texas and to update the names of existing programs. As proposed, S.B. 1466 amends current law relating to the definition of medical schools for medical residency programs. RULEMAKING AUTHORITY This bill does not expressly grant any additional rulemaking authority to a state officer, institution, or agency. SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS SECTION 1. Amends Section 61.501, Subsection (1), Education Code, to redefine medical school to include certain medical education programs. SECTION 2. Effective date: upon passage or September 1, 2015.
AUTHOR'S / SPONSOR'S STATEMENT OF INTENT
Education Code, Section 61.501 (Definitions), Subsection (1) defines "medical school" for the purposes of medical residency programs. By 2017, several new medical education programs will begin operation in Texas. S.B. 1466 amends the definition to include new medical education programs in Texas and to update the names of existing programs.
As proposed, S.B. 1466 amends current law relating to the definition of medical schools for medical residency programs.
RULEMAKING AUTHORITY
This bill does not expressly grant any additional rulemaking authority to a state officer, institution, or agency.
SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS
SECTION 1. Amends Section 61.501, Subsection (1), Education Code, to redefine medical school to include certain medical education programs.
SECTION 2. Effective date: upon passage or September 1, 2015.