Florida S1456 establishes a Doula Workforce Development Support Program to enhance maternal health outcomes by expanding the state's doula workforce.

Florida S1456 creates a Doula Workforce Development Support Program within the Department of Commerce to provide grants and technical assistance to eligible doula training entities. The program aims to expand the state's doula workforce, particularly in high-need regions with elevated maternal morbidity rates. Grant funds can be used for training, mentoring, curriculum development, and business development for doulas. The Department of Commerce is required to submit annual reports detailing program outcomes and recommendations for improvement.

Florida S1456 establishes a Doula Workforce Development Support Program to enhance maternal health outcomes by expanding the state's doula workforce.

Florida S1456 creates a Doula Workforce Development Support Program within the Department of Commerce to provide grants and technical assistance to eligible doula training entities. The program aims to expand the state's doula workforce, particularly in high-need regions with elevated maternal morbidity rates. Grant funds can be used for training, mentoring, curriculum development, and business development for doulas. The Department of Commerce is required to submit annual reports detailing program outcomes and recommendations for improvement.