Texas Education Code
§ 61.070 — TEXAS MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSION PIPELINE PROGRAM
ED § 61.070Title 3. HIGHER EDUCATION · Part B. STATE COORDINATION OF HIGHER EDUCATION · Ch. 61. TEXAS HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD · Art. C. POWERS AND DUTIES OF BOARD
Statute text
View on source(a)In this section, "participating institution" means a general academic teaching institution or a private or independent institution of higher education that offers baccalaureate degree programs and postbaccalaureate degree and certificate programs.
(b)The board shall establish the Texas Mental Health Profession Pipeline Program and encourage participating institutions to develop pipeline programs for the purpose of providing a clear, guided pathway for public junior college students to transfer to a participating institution to pursue a baccalaureate degree or a postbaccalaureate degree or certificate leading to licensure and practice as:
(1)a psychologist, as defined by Section 501.002, Occupations Code;
(2)a licensed professional counselor, as defined by Section 503.002, Occupations Code;
(3)an advanced practice registered nurse, as defined by Section 301.152, Occupations Code, who holds a nationally recognized board certification in psychiatric or mental health nursing;
(4)a licensed master social worker or a licensed clinical social worker, as defined by Section 505.002, Occupations Code;
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Legislative history
Added by Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 827 (S.B. 1401), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2025.