Creates new GS 130A-127.1, which directs the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) to establish a statewide Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) Program to prevent alcohol-exposed pregnancies, educate the public about FASD, and support individuals with FASD. Provides goals for the FASD program, including adapting existing programs to include FASD identification and support, developing screening and diagnostic capacity for FASD, supporting FASD intervention programs, and training for FASD professionals. Defines and sets out information about FASD.
Creates new GS 130A-127.2, establishing the 17-member FASD Advisory Committee to provide guidance and develop strategic plans for the FASD program. Outlines the composition of the committee, which includes a senior level employee designated by the Secretary of DHHS for each of: DHHS, Department of Corrections, Department of Public Instruction, Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, and Department of Commerce. Includes four public members who have FASD or a family member with FASD appointed by the governor. Also includes four members appointed by the President Pro Tempore of the Senate and four members appointed by the Speaker of the House, each of whom are a health, education, or justice professional; a FASD prevention or treatment service provider; or a member of a tribal population. Requires appointments to be made within 90 days of the effective date of the act.
Appropriates $2,000,000 in recurring funds from the General Fund for each year of the 2025-2027 biennium to DHHS for the FASD Program and operating expenses of the FASD Advisory Committee. Effective July 1, 2025.
FETAL ALCOHOL SPECTRUM DISORDERS PROGRAM.
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AN ACT DIRECTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES TO ESTABLISH AND ADMINISTER A STATEWIDE FETAL ALCOHOL SPECTRUM DISORDERS PROGRAM; CREATING A FETAL ALCOHOL SPECTRUM DISORDERS ADVISORY COMMITTEE; AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THESE PURPOSES.Intro. by Murdock, Grafstein.
Status: Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate (Senate action) (Mar 25 2025)
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Mon, 24 Mar 2025 Senate: Filed(link is external)
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Tue, 25 Mar 2025 Senate: Passed 1st Reading(link is external)
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