TX
Texas Senate Bill SB2150

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB2150

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

Caption

Relating to coordination between teaching hospitals and medical schools regarding student field-based experience placements and to preference in those placements.

Impact

The legislation will bring significant changes to how medical students gain practical experience. By prioritizing placements for residents of the hospital's community and state, it aims to provide local students with greater opportunities for hands-on training. Beyond aiding local talent, this approach is projected to foster a stronger connection between medical education and community healthcare services, ultimately leading to an improved healthcare workforce in the state.

Summary

SB2150 seeks to improve coordination between medical schools and teaching hospitals concerning the placement of students in clinical rotations and clerkships. The bill mandates that medical schools establish written agreements with teaching hospitals to facilitate these placements, asserting the requirement for prioritizing placements for students based on their residency status. The bill is designed to emphasize local students' needs while enhancing the compliance and consistency of medical education placements across the state.

Contention

Notable points of contention surrounding SB2150 include debates over the implications of residency preference in student placements. Critics argue that mandating such preferences may limit opportunities for out-of-state students and could lead to potential legal challenges regarding equal access. Proponents counter that prioritizing local students addresses the specific healthcare needs of the community and aims to reduce barriers that might prevent qualified local candidates from securing essential clinical training. This discussion reflects broader themes in educational policy concerning equity and access.

Texas Constitutional Statutes Affected

Education Code

  • Chapter 61. Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
    • Section: New Section

Health And Safety Code

  • Chapter 241. Hospitals
    • Section: New Section

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

TX HB4148

Relating to the transfer of students between public schools.

TX SB418

Relating to the transfer of students between public schools.

TX SB29

Relating to the transfer of students between public schools.

TX SB1888

Relating to the inclusion of chronically absent and truant students as students at risk of dropping out of school and the collection and reporting of data regarding those students.

TX HB185

Relating to the inclusion of chronically absent students as students at risk of dropping out of school and the collection and reporting of data regarding those students.

TX HB46

Relating to the inclusion of chronically absent students as students at risk of dropping out of school and the collection and reporting of data regarding those students.

TX HB4468

Relating to the inclusion of chronically absent students as students at risk of dropping out of school and the collection and reporting of data regarding those students.

TX HB730

Relating to policies and procedures regarding certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship, investigations by the Department of Family and Protective Services, and parental child safety placements.

TX SB9

Relating to the rights and certification of public school educators, including financial and other assistance and waivers provided to public schools by the Texas Education Agency related to public school educators, methods of instruction provided in public schools, and certain allotments under the Foundation School Program.

TX SB58

Relating to the rights and certification of public school educators and assistance provided to public schools by the Texas Education Agency related to public school educators and to certain allotments under the Foundation School Program.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.