Forensic interview training scholarships appropriation

This bill appropriates $250,000 for fiscal year 2026 and $250,000 for fiscal year 2027 from the general fund to provide grants for forensic interview training scholarships. It directly supports professionals working with child maltreatment cases, including law enforcement, child protection workers, prosecutors, health professionals treating child abuse cases, and forensic interviewers at children's advocacy centers. The scholarships cover basic, advanced, and specialized forensic interview training through nationally recognized organizations. The funding enables these professionals to access certified training to improve interview techniques when handling child abuse cases. This is a funding measure, not a policy change affecting laws or regulations.