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MN HF3530
Bill
Status
3/8/2018
Primary Sponsor
Tony Albright
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AI Summary
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Commissioner of health shall establish an advisory council on PANDAS and PANS to advise regarding research, diagnosis, treatment, and education relating to these disorders.
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Advisory council consists of 14 public members appointed by the commissioner (including immunologists, pediatricians, psychiatrists, researchers, parent representatives, and health plan representatives) plus 2 legislative members appointed by the senate and house.
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Council members serve 3-year terms without compensation but may be reimbursed for expenses; council must meet at least 4 times annually and elect a chair and vice-chair every 2 years.
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Council shall annually develop recommendations on practice guidelines, clinical awareness education, outreach to educators and parents, and development of a volunteer expert network; must submit annual reports to legislative committees and post on Department of Health website beginning October 1, 2019.
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First members must be appointed by October 1, 2018, with first meeting convened by November 1, 2018; advisory council expires October 1, 2024.
Legislative Description
Advisory council established on pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal infections and pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome.
Last Action
Committee report, to adopt as amended and re-refer to Health and Human Services Finance
3/26/2018