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AK SCR12

Concurrent Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

7/9/2010

Primary Sponsor

Lesil McGuire

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Origin

Senate

26th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Proclaims September 9, 2010, as Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Awareness Day in Alaska
  • Recognizes fetal alcohol spectrum disorders as a leading cause of preventable birth defects and mental retardation in the United States, causing brain damage, facial deformities, and deficits in growth, learning, and memory
  • Notes Alaska has the highest known incidence of fetal alcohol spectrum disorders in the United States and that these disorders affect all racial and socioeconomic groups
  • Directs state residents to observe the day by promoting awareness that no safe level of alcohol consumption exists during pregnancy and increasing identification and support for affected children

Legislative Description

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Day

Disabilities

Last Action

PERMANENTLY FILED 6/16 LEGIS RESOLVE 35

7/9/2010

Committee Referrals

Health & Social Services1/19/2010

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