The purpose of this rule is to establish the procedures that apply to pilot programs for innovative applications to nursing education under Tex. Occ. Code §301.1605 for both vocational and professional nursing programs. Pilot programs approved under this chapter must be conducted in a manner consistent with the Board's role of protection of the public and must be structured appropriately to evaluate the efficacy and effect on vocational and professional nursing students.     
     Source Note:        The provisions of this §227.1 adopted to be effective April 22, 2014, 39 TexReg 3230