MA H2538

Department of Public Health must establish a comprehensive FASD program covering awareness, prevention, identification, intervention, and service delivery, including designating a state coordinator with expertise in prenatal alcohol exposure

FASD advisory committee of up to 11 members will be created, including at least 2 individuals with lived FASD experience and 1 professional FASD advocate, to develop a statewide strategic plan and guide program implementation

Program responsibilities include expanding screening and diagnostic capacity, providing professional training across health, education, and justice sectors, and serving as a centralized resource for affected individuals and families

Advisory committee must file formal reports to the governor by October 15 and to the Joint Committee on Public Health by November 15 of each even-numbered year

Department may apply for and disburse federal funds and award grants to public and private nonprofit entities for FASD programs