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BILL · 2009–10 SESSION

HB 1446: Higher edu coord brd grants

Requiring the higher education coordinating board to develop a grant program to encourage training for students studying in the medical field to work with individuals with disabilities.

Summary

  • Directs the Higher Education Coordinating Board (HECB), subject to appropriation of funds for this purpose, to develop a grant program for training projects at institutions of higher education that focus on improving services to individuals with developmental disabilities.
  • Requires the HECB to consult with the Department of Health in administering the program and to report to the Legislature regarding grants awarded and progress in related areas.

From the House Bill Analysis 2009 (HB 1446), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedJan 21, 2009
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Brendan Williams (D-22)
Introduced
January 21, 2009 in the House
Last action
March 15, 2010
Companion bill
SB 5376
Budget
Has a fiscal note

AN ACT Relating to encouraging training for medical students, nurses, and medical technicians and assistants to work with adult patients with developmental disabilities;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Brendan Williams (D-22)

3 co-sponsors (2 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Roger Goodman D-45Dan Roach R-31Steve Conway D-29

Votes

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

History

  1. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  2. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  3. First reading, referred to Higher Education.

HB 1446 in other sessions

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