Relating to prohibiting human cloning and other uses of human tissue by institutions of higher education; providing penalties.
Impact
The bill aims to protect human dignity and ethical standards in medical and scientific research, particularly concerning reproductive technologies. By defining and restricting activities related to human cloning, SB1802 reinforces the boundaries within which higher education institutions can operate. Any violation of the provisions outlined in the bill will not only disqualify institutions from state funding but also expose them to substantial civil penalties, creating a strong disincentive against non-compliance.
Summary
SB1802 seeks to prohibit human cloning and the use of human tissue for research purposes by institutions of higher education in Texas. It establishes strict definitions around human cloning and human somatic cells, as well as regulates the handling of unfertilized blastocysts. The bill sets forth specific guidelines under which institutions may conduct scientific research, ensuring that it adheres to ethical standards and requires informed consent for oocyte donations.
Contention
Notable points of contention may arise around the potential limits that the bill places on legitimate medical and scientific research related to regenerative therapies. Some may argue that the strict stipulations on maintaining unfertilized blastocysts and prohibiting human cloning could hinder advancements in research fields that rely on these technologies. On the other side, proponents of the bill likely contend that the measures are necessary for ethical integrity and public trust in scientific research.
Relating to the disclosure of certain gifts, grants, contracts, and financial interests received from a foreign source by certain state agencies, public institutions of higher education, and state contractors, and to the approval and monitoring of employment-related foreign travel and activities by certain public institution of higher education employees; providing civil and administrative penalties.
Relating to the disclosure of certain gifts, grants, contracts, and financial interests received from a foreign source by certain state agencies, public institutions of higher education, and state contractors, and to the approval and monitoring of employment-related foreign travel and activities by certain public institution of higher education employees; providing civil and administrative penalties.
Relating to the purpose of public institutions of higher education and a prohibition on compelling students enrolled at those institutions to adopt certain beliefs.
Relating to accountability of institutions of higher education, including educator preparation programs, and online institution resumes for public institutions of higher education.
Revises calculation of student financial need and provides circumstances for reduction of financial aid at institutions of higher education and proprietary institutions.
Revises calculation of student financial need and provides circumstances for reduction of financial aid at institutions of higher education and proprietary institutions.
Revises calculation of student financial need and provides circumstances for reduction of financial aid at institutions of higher education and proprietary institutions.