The Rare Disease Advisory Council was established in section 381.99, Florida Statutes, to assist the Florida Department of Health in providing recommendations to improve health outcomes for individuals residing in the state who have a rare disease.
Membership and Appointments
The council is comprised of 22 members serving four-year terms. Ten members are appointed by the Governor, six members are appointed by the President of the Senate, and six members are appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Upcoming Meetings
September 17 at 10 a.m. ET
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Previous Meetings
Council Meetings
Previous Subcommittee/Workgroup Meetings
Academic Research Institutions Subcommittee
- July 30, 2025
- April 9, 2025
- March 24, 2025
- January 23, 2025 – Canceled per Governor’s Executive Order 25-13
- September 20, 2024
- August 16, 2024
- March 26, 2024
- January 23, 2024
- November 14, 2023
- September 19, 2023
- August 15, 2023 – Joint Academic Research Institutions/Health Care Provider Subcommittees Meeting
- July 18, 2023
- March 21, 2023
- February 23, 2023
- January 26, 2023
- December 19, 2022
- September 26, 2022
- March 29, 2022
- February 4, 2022
Health Care Providers Subcommittee
- July 15, 2025
- April 16, 2025
- March 25, 2025
- January 9, 2025
- September 17, 2024
- August 14, 2024
- March 27, 2024
- January 24, 2024
- November 15, 2023
- September 20, 2023
- August 15, 2023 – Joint Academic Research Institutions/Health Care Provider Subcommittees Meeting
State Agencies Subcommittee
Workgroup on Grant Guidelines and Process
Reports and Publications
Beginning July 1, 2022, the Rare Disease Advisory Council will submit an annual report to the Governor and State Surgeon General which describes the activities of the advisory council throughout the year as well as its findings and recommendations regarding rare disease research and care.