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This bill creates the Arkansas PANS/PANDAS Advisory Council, a group of legislators, medical professionals, school officials, and other stakeholders, to provide recommendations and guidance on improving awareness, diagnosis, and treatment of pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome (PANS) and pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal infections (PANDAS) in Arkansas. The council is tasked with making recommendations, collaborating with other experts, providing outreach to educators and parents, and reporting to legislative committees. The bill also declares an emergency, stating the importance of the council's work and the need for it to continue its efforts despite the impacts of COVID-19.

Health and Social Services

https://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?tbType=&id=sb212&ddBienniumSession=2021%2F2021R