Kansas health officials would run a statewide FASD program

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment would run a statewide program addressing FASD. The program would address FASD awareness, prevention, identification, intervention, and services in Kansas. The program's possible work includes screening, training, public awareness, and sharing information about support services. The bill would take effect after publication in the statute book.

An advisory task force would guide the state program and make recommendations. The task force would include five state agency leaders or their representatives and eight public members appointed by the governor. Public members would represent health, education, criminal justice, service providers, and tribal populations; at least three would have FASD or be family members. Possible work includes planning, reviewing grant proposals, recommending ways agencies could use existing programs, and coordinating agency efforts when feasible. All appointed members would have to be appointed before October 1, 2025.

The task force would report on its work to state leaders and legislative committees. Reports would go to the governor, legislature, and Department of Health and Environment. Formal reports would also go to the specified House and Senate committees. Starting in 2026, a report to the governor would be due by October 15 of each even-numbered year. Starting in 2027, committee reports would be due by the first day of each odd-numbered year's regular legislative session.