(a) The Board may conduct a demonstration study to evaluate a proposed change to regulations regarding nursing practices or the activities of nursing assistants, dialysis technicians, or medication technicians in a practice setting.

(b) A demonstration study enables the Board, in a controlled practice setting, to determine:

(1) The safety of the proposed practice or activity; and

(2) The appropriate education or training requirements for a proposed practice or activity.

(c) (1) The Board shall:

(i) Approve the demonstration study design; and

(ii) Select the testing facilities.

(2) The Board may waive selected nursing practice requirements during a demonstration study.