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KS SB249
Bill
Status
2/7/2025
Primary Sponsor
Public Health and Welfare
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AI Summary
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Establishes a comprehensive fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) awareness, prevention, identification, intervention, and service delivery program administered by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment
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Creates an FASD advisory task force consisting of secretaries from five state departments (or designees) plus eight governor-appointed public members representing health, education, criminal justice professionals, tribal populations, and at least three individuals with FASD or their family members
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Requires designation of an FASD state coordinator with knowledge and experience in prenatal alcohol exposure to provide administrative support and serve as a centralized resource
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All task force members must be appointed by October 1, 2025; task force elects a chair for two-year terms and members receive compensation per K.S.A. 75-3223(e) for attending authorized meetings
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Mandates biennial reports to the governor by October 15 of even-numbered years starting in 2026, and reports to legislative health committees by the first day of odd-numbered year sessions starting in 2027
Legislative Description
Establishing the fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) advisory committee to prevent FASD and provide for treatment and support for affected individuals and their families.
Last Action
Senate Referred to Committee on Public Health and Welfare
2/10/2025