Bill > SCR75

This resolution urges the Department of Health to take the lead in a coordinated effort involving multiple state departments to lessen the impact of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASDs) in the state, which are conditions caused by alcohol exposure during pregnancy that can lead to lifelong challenges. Specifically, the Department of Health is asked to develop a plan for collaboration among various agencies, including the Departments of Human Services and Education, to ensure that support services for individuals and families affected by FASDs are well-coordinated and accessible. This plan should build upon a pilot program already in place and aim to increase public awareness, reduce stigma, train professionals in detection and management, and expand prevention and education efforts regarding alcohol and cannabis use during pregnancy, with a report on these efforts to be submitted to the Legislature by early 2027.