Sec. 6. FASD center for excellence
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Part O of title III of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 280f et seq. ), as amended by section 4, is further amended by inserting after section 339H–2 the following: The Secretary, acting through the Administrator of the Health Resources and Services Administration, and in consultation with the Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use, the Director of the Centers for Disease Control, and the Chair of the Interagency Coordinating Committee on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders, shall award up to 4 grants, cooperative agreements, or contracts to public or nonprofit entities with demonstrated expertise in FASD prevention, identification, and intervention services and other adverse conditions related to prenatal substance exposure.
Such awards shall be for the purposes of establishing a FASD Center for Excellence to build local, Tribal, State, and national capacities to prevent the occurrence of FASD and other adverse conditions related to exposure to substances, and to respond to the needs of individuals with FASD and their families by carrying out the programs described in subsection (b). An entity receiving an award under subsection
(a)may use such award for any of the following programs: Initiating or expanding diagnostic capacity of FASD by increasing screening, assessment, identification, and diagnosis in settings such as clinical practices, educational settings, child welfare, and juvenile out-of-home placement facilities and adult correctional systems. Developing and supporting national public awareness and outreach activities, including the use of all types of media and public outreach, and the formation of a diverse speakers bureau to raise public awareness of the risks associated with alcohol consumption during pregnancy with the purpose of reducing the prevalence of FASD and improving the quality of life for those living with FASD and their families. Acting as a clearinghouse for resources on FASD prevention, identification, and culturally aware best practices, including the maintenance of a national data-based directory on FASD-specific services in States, Indian Tribes, and local communities. Providing an internet-based center that disseminates ongoing research and resource development on FASD in administering systems of care for individuals with FASD across their lifespan. Increasing awareness and understanding of efficacious FASD screening tools and culturally appropriate intervention services and best practices by— maintaining a diverse national speakers bureau; and conducting national, regional, State, Tribal, or peer cross-State webinars, workshops, or conferences for training community leaders, medical and mental health and substance abuse professionals, education and disability professionals, families, law enforcement personnel, judges, individuals working in financial assistance programs, social service personnel, child welfare professionals, and other service providers. Building capacity for State, Tribal, and local affiliates dedicated to FASD awareness, prevention, and identification and family and individual support programs and services. Providing technical assistance to— communities for replicating and adapting exemplary comprehensive systems of care for individuals with FASD developed under section 399H(d) and for replicating and adapting culturally appropriate best or model projects of care developed under section 399H(f); States and Indian Tribes in developing statewide or Tribal FASD strategic plans, establishing or expanding statewide programs of surveillance, screening and diagnosis, prevention, and clinical intervention, and support for individuals with FASD and their families under section 399H(d); and Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations in engaging in tribal consultation to ensure that such Tribes and Tribal organizations are able to develop culturally appropriate services and interventions for individuals with FASD and other conditions related to prenatal substance exposure and their families. Carrying out other functions, to the extent authorized by the Secretary, after consideration of recommendations of the National Advisory Council on FASD. To be eligible for a grant, contract, or cooperative agreement under this section, an entity shall submit to the Secretary an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require, including specific credentials relating to FASD expertise and experience relevant to the application’s proposed activity, including development of FASD public awareness activities and resources; FASD resource development, dissemination, and training; coordination of FASD-informed services, technical assistance, administration of FASD partner networks, and other FASD-specific expertise. A public or private nonprofit may carry out the activities under subsection
(a)through contracts or cooperative agreements with other public and private nonprofit entities with demonstrated expertise in— FASD prevention activities; FASD screening and identification; FASD resource, development, dissemination, training and technical assistance, administration and support of FASD partner networks; and intervention services. There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $8,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2027. .
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