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SB 1376FLORIDA · STATEWIDESession 2026Laid on Table, refer to CS/HB 1115

New Grant Program for Genetic Counseling Education

Original title: Grants for Genetic Counseling Education

January 7, 2026

higher educationgenetic counselinggrantsworkforce developmentstate budget

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Where This Stands

Currently Laid on Table, refer to CS/HB 1115. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Introduced.

Procedural history

12 actions
  1. Feb 26, 2026Senate
    On Committee agenda-- Fiscal Policy, 03/02/26, 12:00 pm, 412 Knott Building
  2. Feb 26, 2026Senate
    Now in Fiscal Policy
  3. Feb 25, 2026SenateCommittee
    Favorable by Appropriations Committee on Higher Education; YEAS 5 NAYS 0
  4. Feb 20, 2026Senate
    On Committee agenda-- Appropriations Committee on Higher Education, 02/25/26, 1:30 pm, 110 Senate Building
  5. Jan 29, 2026Senate
    CS by Education Postsecondary read 1st time
  6. Jan 29, 2026Senate
    Now in Appropriations Committee on Higher Education
Show 6 earlier actions
  1. Jan 29, 2026Senate
    Pending reference review under Rule 4.7(2) - (Committee Substitute)
  2. Jan 28, 2026Senate
    CS by Education Postsecondary; YEAS 5 NAYS 0
  3. Jan 23, 2026Senate
    On Committee agenda-- Education Postsecondary, 01/28/26, 10:30 am, 301 Senate Building
  4. Jan 22, 2026SenateIntroduced
    Introduced
  5. Jan 16, 2026SenateCommittee
    Referred to Education Postsecondary; Appropriations Committee on Higher Education; Fiscal Policy
  6. Jan 7, 2026SenateIntroduced
    Filed

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The Frame

What this does

If funded, this program will provide state universities with resources to increase the number of genetic counselors in Florida by covering student scholarships and faculty recruitment costs, contingent on annual legislative appropriations.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

State universities

These institutions are eligible to apply for and receive grant funds to support their genetic counseling programs.

Genetic counseling students

Students enrolled in participating programs may receive scholarships covering tuition, books, and living expenses.

Genetic counseling faculty

Faculty members at participating universities may receive support through recruitment and retention incentives funded by the grants.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 7, 2026.

What's next

Introduced.

Summary

This bill creates a new grant program within the State University System to fund the development and expansion of graduate-level genetic counseling programs. State universities can apply for these funds to address faculty shortages, student financial needs, and clinical training requirements, provided the legislature approves the necessary funding.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible to receive these grants?
State universities that offer or intend to establish graduate-level genetic counseling programs accredited by the .
Can the grant money be used to build new classrooms?
No, the bill explicitly prohibits the use of grant funds for the construction of new facilities or for general .
What happens if a university receives a grant?
The university must maintain compliance records, submit an annual report on expenditures and outcomes, and meet specific performance metrics regarding student completion and certification exam passage rates.

Why It Matters

If funded, this program will provide state universities with resources to increase the number of genetic counselors in Florida by covering student scholarships and faculty recruitment costs, contingent on annual legislative appropriations.

News Coverage

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Voting Record

Motion succeededsenate2/25/2026Official roll call ↗

Favorable

Total

8

Yes

6

No

0

Present

0

Not Voting

0

Abstain

0

Motion succeededsenate1/28/2026Official roll call ↗

Favorable with Committee Substitute

Total

7

Yes

6

No

0

Present

0

Not Voting

0

Abstain

0

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Discoveries

Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.

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Performance-based funding

The bill explicitly ties grant eligibility to performance metrics, specifically first-time board certification exam passage rates.

Board of GovernorsAmerican Board of Genetic Counseling, Inc.

Connected Entities

organizationFiscal Policy“Committee reviewing the bill”Map →
organizationAppropriations Committee on Higher Education“Committee reviewing the bill”Map →
locationKnott Building“Meeting location”Map →
dollar_amount301“Senate Building”Map →
dollar_amount110“Senate Building”Map →
locationSenate Building“Meeting location”Map →
dollar_amount412“Knott Building”Map →
organizationEducation Postsecondary“Committee reviewing the bill”Map →

Sources

Open source document

openstates.org

Analysis Score

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  • Controversy10
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  • Entertainment5
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  • Buzz20
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