H1115

Grants for Genetic Counseling Education

Final Passage·3/10/26

Florida H1115 establishes a grant program to support genetic counseling education in state universities.

Florida H1115 creates the Genetic Counseling Education Enhancement Grant Program within the State University System. The program aims to support the development, growth, and sustainability of graduate-level genetic counseling programs accredited by the American Board of Genetic Counseling. The Board of Governors will award competitive grants to state universities for specific uses, such as faculty recruitment, student financial assistance, and clinical training. Grant funds cannot be used for general administrative overhead, facility construction, or nonprogram-related activities.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed both chambers · 38–0 · Mar 10
Current
Awaiting the Governor
Next
Signature or veto

Sponsors

0
6
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

38 Yea

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0 Nay

1 Absent

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Calendar

Feb 3

8:00 AM

House Education & Employment Committee Hearing

Jan 28

3:30 PM

House Higher Education Budget Subcommittee Hearing

History

Jun 9

Signed by Officers and presented to Governor

Mar 10

Senate

Withdrawn from Appropriations

Mar 10

Senate

Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading