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AK SCR7

Concurrent Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

8/24/2011

Primary Sponsor

Robert Lynn

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Origin

Senate

27th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Designates September 9, 2011, 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
  • Notes that Alaska has the highest known incidence of fetal alcohol spectrum disorders in the nation
  • Calls on state residents to observe the day by promoting awareness of prenatal alcohol exposure, identifying affected children, and improving lives of those with fetal alcohol spectrum disorders
  • Affirms that no safe level of alcohol consumption exists during pregnancy

Legislative Description

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Day

Families

Last Action

PERMANENTLY FILED 7/19 LEGIS RESOLVE 11

8/24/2011

Committee Referrals

Health & Social Services3/22/2011

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