S.C.R. No. 123 Summary

• Department of Health is encouraged to establish a Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Interagency Coordinating Council within the Family Health Services Division to coordinate information, education, policies, and support services statewide.

• Council shall comprise no more than 17 members including at least 3 individuals with FASD or their relatives, plus representatives from multiple state departments (Health, Education, Human Services, Judiciary) and Native Hawaiian Health Care Systems.

• Council is encouraged to meet quarterly and should consider increasing public awareness, expanding capacity to identify at-risk pregnant women, coordinating resources, improving service delivery, and developing a comprehensive statewide system of care.

• Members shall serve without compensation, and teleconferencing and videoconferencing should be utilized to reduce costs.

• Council must submit findings, recommendations, and any proposed legislation to the Legislature no later than 20 days before the start of the 2015 Regular Session.