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What are the main concerns for parents and family of a child with an FASD?

Tennessee

FASD State Coordinator

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Legislative Information:

Bill Number Category Introduced Description Status

SJR91 PDF icon

Prevention

2007

A resolution urging the Comptroller of the Treasury to study current alcohol and drug laws. whereas, substance use and abuse have been established as major contributing factors to numerous health and social problems Tennesseans face, including HIV/AIDS, cancer, child abuse and neglect, infant mortality, crime, domestic violence, teen pregnancy, fetal alcohol syndrome, highway safety, poverty, and homelessness;…

Signed by Governor 06/18/2007

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HB1892 PDF icon

Prevention

2007

This bill establishes a nurse home visitor program whereby a nurse would provide regular, in-home visiting nurse services to low-income, first-time mothers during pregnancy and through the child's second birthday. The nurse would educate the mothers on the importance of nutrition and avoidance of drugs and alcohol…

Became Public Chapter 530 07/12/2007

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Updated CDC FASD Site (10/15/09)

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