Texas HB291 regulates medical school admissions, coursework, academic standards, and employment decisions.

Texas HB291 mandates that medical schools ensure at least 50% of coursework assesses student performance with letter grades. It prohibits medical schools from granting preference based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin in admissions or employment. The bill also requires medical schools to consider applicants' performance on standardized tests for admissions. It takes effect September 1, 2025.

Texas HB291 regulates medical school admissions, coursework, academic standards, and employment decisions.

Texas HB291 mandates that medical schools ensure at least 50% of coursework assesses student performance with letter grades. It prohibits medical schools from granting preference based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin in admissions or employment. The bill also requires medical schools to consider applicants' performance on standardized tests for admissions. It takes effect September 1, 2025.