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 department secretaries and public members, including individuals with FASD or their family members, and will be responsible for developing a strategic plan to reduce prenatal alcohol exposure, providing guidance on grant proposals, and coordinating interdepartmental programs related to FASD.
Additionally, the task force is required to submit formal reports to the governor and legislature, starting in 2026, to ensure that recommendations are included in the governor's budget message. The bill also allows the Department of Health and Environment to apply for and manage federal funds for FASD-related initiatives and to contract with nonprofit entities for program support. The task force will adopt an annual budget and work program, and its members will receive compensation for attending authorized meetings.