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SB 1376

Grants for Genetic Counseling Education

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Danny Burgess

Florida establishes state grants for genetic counseling education to build healthcare workforce capacity in specialized genetic services and counseling.

Pending reference review under Rule 4.7(2) - (Committee Substitute)
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Bill Summary · SB 1376

Legislative bill overview

SB 1376 establishes a grant program to fund genetic counseling education and training in Florida, likely aimed at increasing the state's workforce of certified genetic counselors. The bill has advanced through the Education Postsecondary Committee with unanimous support and is pending further review before consideration by the full Senate.

Why is this important

Genetic counseling is a specialized healthcare field addressing increasing demand as personalized medicine and genetic testing expand. Florida's healthcare system may face shortages of qualified genetic counselors, making workforce development grants relevant to public health infrastructure and access to genetic services across the state.

Potential points of contention

  • Fiscal cost and prioritization: The bill requires appropriation funding; lawmakers may debate whether genetic counseling education justifies state spending versus other healthcare workforce needs
  • Program design and accountability: Details about grant amounts, eligible institutions, repayment obligations, and outcome metrics are unclear and could affect effectiveness
  • Geographic equity: Grants may concentrate benefits in urban areas with existing universities, potentially leaving rural Florida underserved

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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