HBCA Education & Training Program

The Hoosier Breast Cancer Advocacy’s Education and Training Program is a comprehensive initiative designed to empower breast cancer survivors with essential knowledge about legislative processes. This program equips participants with the tools to become effective advocates for breast cancer-related issues, specifically focusing on understanding how legislation is developed, introduced, and enacted at the state level.

Understanding How Legislation Works

Participants will gain a clear and practical understanding of the legislative process, including:

How a Bill is Introduced: Learn how legislators draft and propose bills to address specific concerns or needs.
The Committee Process: Understand how bills are reviewed, debated, and potentially amended by legislative committees.
Voting and Approval: Discover how a bill advances through the House and Senate and the role of public input during these stages.
Signing Into Law: Explore the final steps where the Governor reviews and either signs or vetoes a bill, making it state law.

Spotlight on House Bill Number 1299

This year’s program includes a special focus on House Bill Number 1299, a pivotal piece of legislation aimed at improving outcomes for breast cancer survivors across Indiana. This bill proposes the establishment of a dedicated Breast Cancer Research Fund to support innovative research initiatives, enhance treatment options, and promote early detection efforts statewide.

Participants will:

Examine the specific provisions of House Bill 1299 and its potential impact on the breast cancer community.
Learn how to effectively advocate for this bill by contacting legislators, writing testimony, and engaging in public forums.
Gain insights into the timeline and current status of the bill as it moves through the legislative process.

Why This Matters

By participating in Hoosier Breast Cancer Advocate's Education and Training Program, breast cancer survivors will become informed and active advocates for change. Understanding the legislative process empowers individuals to:

Voice their concerns and priorities to policymakers.
Support initiatives like House Bill 1299 that directly address the needs of the breast cancer community.
Contribute to shaping a brighter future for those impacted by breast cancer in Indiana.

Join us in this vital effort to turn knowledge into action and create meaningful change for the breast cancer community. Together, we can ensure that the voices of survivors are heard and that their needs are represented in state legislation.

Please contact us at hoosierbcadvocates@gmail.com to be a part of this program. Training sessions are starting soon.