The bill establishes a comprehensive program in Kansas aimed at addressing fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) through awareness, prevention, identification, intervention, and service delivery. It designates the Department of Health and Environment as the sole agency responsible for administering this program and creates an FASD advisory task force to guide its implementation. The task force will consist of various state secretaries and eight public members, including individuals with FASD or their family members, all appointed by the governor. The task force is tasked with developing a strategic plan to reduce prenatal alcohol exposure, providing guidance on grant proposals, and coordinating interdepartmental programs related to FASD.
Additionally, the bill mandates that the task force submit formal reports to the governor and legislature, starting in 2026, to ensure that recommendations are included in the governor's budget message. The Department of Health and Environment is also authorized to apply for and manage federal funds for FASD-related initiatives and may contract with nonprofit entities to support these programs. The act will take effect upon publication in the statute book.