VA HB1418

Establishes the Sickle Cell Trait Awareness and Education Program to be administered by the Virginia Department of Health

Directs the program to conduct public awareness campaigns and provide educational resources about sickle cell trait

Requires training for health care providers, genetic counselors, school nurses, and educators on sickle cell trait

Mandates community outreach and coordination with existing screening and treatment infrastructure for sickle cell trait and disease

Links the program to existing screening services under Virginia Code §§ 32.1-68, 32.1-73.21, and newborn screening provisions