REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO LEAD THE STATEWIDE COORDINATION OF SERVICES AND SUPPORT FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH FETAL ALCOHOL SPECTRUM DISORDERS.

SR60

THE SENATE

S.R. NO.

60

THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2026

STATE OF HAWAII

SENATE RESOLUTION

Requesting the Department of Health to lead the STATEWIDE
coordination of services and support for individuals with Fetal Alcohol
Spectrum Disorders
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WHEREAS, Fetal
Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) are a group of conditions that result from
prenatal alcohol exposure and can lead to lifelong physical, behavioral, and
functional challenges; and

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WHEREAS, Fetal
Alcohol Spectrum Disorders affect families and communities across Hawaii,
contributing to health care needs, educational challenges, and the utilization
of social services; and

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WHEREAS, early
detection, prevention, and coordinated interventions are critical to improving
outcomes for individuals affected by Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders and their
families; and

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WHEREAS, the
Department of Health offers existing resources that may be leveraged to improve
statewide coordination, awareness, screening and diagnostic capacity, and
support for individuals affected by Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders; and

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WHEREAS, enhanced
state-based coordination including the coordination of public education,
professional training, integrated services, and data collection, will ensure a
more effective and efficient response to Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders; now,
therefore,

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BE IT
RESOLVED by the Senate of the Thirty-third Legislature of the State of Hawaii,
Regular Session of 2026, that the Department of Health is requested to lead the
statewide coordination of services and support for individuals with Fetal
Alcohol Spectrum Disorders, by utilizing its current resources to:

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(1)
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Increase public and professional awareness of
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders through targeted educational campaigns;

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(2)
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Support the integration of screening for Fetal
Alcohol Spectrum Disorders and referral protocols into existing health,
behavioral, and social services programs;

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(3)
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Coordinate training for health care
professionals, educators, and multidisciplinary service providers on the
identification, diagnosis, and management of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders;

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(4)
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Promote inter-agency collaboration to ensure
comprehensive support for individuals and families affected by Fetal Alcohol
Spectrum Disorders, including collaborations among the:

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(A)
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Department of Human Services;

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(B)
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Department of Education;

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(C)
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Office of Wellness and Resilience; and

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(D)
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Council on Developmental Disabilities; and

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(5)
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Support data collection and reporting to
monitor the prevalence of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders, patient outcomes,
and program effectiveness within the State; and

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BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED that the Department of Health is urged to consult with relevant
stakeholders, including families, advocacy groups, service providers, and other
state agencies to ensure a coordinated and inclusive approach to assisting
persons with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders; and

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BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED that the Department of Health is requested to submit a report of its
findings and recommendations, including any proposed legislation and any necessary
appropriations, to the Legislature at least twenty days prior to the Regular Session
of 2027; and

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BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED that certified copies of this Resolution be transmitted to the
Governor, Director of Health, Director of Human Services, Superintendent of
Education, Director of the Office of Wellness and Resilience, and Chairperson
of the Hawaii State Council on Developmental Disabilities.

OFFERED BY:

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Report Title:

DOH;
DHS; DOE; Office of Wellness and Resilience; State Council on Developmental
Disabilities; FASD; Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders; State-Based Coordination